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Detailed Implementation Plan
Yakima River Basin WRIAs 37, 38 & the
Jurisdictional Areas of Yakima County in WRIA 39
Water Resources Advisory Committee
And
Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency
Funded by Grant No. G0700098, provided by Washington State Department of Ecology under the Watershed Management Act, Chapter 90.82 RCW
September 10, 2007
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Participants
Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency Board of Directors Richard Dieker - Chair Mike Leita - Vice Chair Bill Lover
Claude Oliver Jim Trull Ron VanGundy
Water Resources Advisory Committee – Steering Committee Dave Brown Jack Clark Ben Hayward Gene Jenkins Terry Keenhan
Dave McClure Phil Mees Dave Myra Don Schramm Greg Schuler
Bob Stevens Hiram White Jim Willard
Water Resources Advisory Committee Voting Members Representing Units of Government Jim Willard - Co-Chair Dave Brown - Co-Chair Jack Clark Justin Harter Mario Martinez Phil Mees Allen Miller Jim Newhouse Dean Patterson Don Schramm Greg Schuler/ State Caucus
Other Voting Members Al Brown Dave England Steve George Amber Hansen Michael Harves Jerri Honeyford Gene Jenkins Chuck Klarich Michael McFeeley Pat Monk Dottie Record Wayne Sonnichsen Robert Stevens Hiram White Doug Williams Ginger Wireman
Observer/ Resource Laurence Breer Don Chaplin Alex Conley Charles DeJournette Bob Farrell Joel Freudenthal Bill Garrigues Sandy Halstead Ben Hayward Terry Keenhan David McClure Norbert Ries Mark Roy Mike Tobin John Vaccaro Walt Larrick
State Caucus YBWRA Staff Lee Faulconer/Ann Wick Milt Johnston Christine Collins Greg Schuler Richard Visser
Water Resources Management Jim Milton - Director Marilyn Milton - Administration
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Limitations on Liability
Nothing in this Detailed Implementation Plan shall be construed as creating a new cause of action against the State or any county, city, town, water supply utility or district, conservation district, planning unit (Water Resources Advisory Committee), or the Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency and its employees, committees, members, units, directors, or other authorized agents. Consistent with RCW 90.82.050, no claim for damages may be filed against the State or any county, city, town, water supply utility or district, conservation district, planning unit (Water Resources Advisory Committee), or the Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency and its employees, committees, members, units, directors, or other authorized agents, who participate in a WRIA planning unit for performing responsibilities under Chapter 90.82 RCW.
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Table of Contents Participants…………………………………………………………………………… i Limitations on Liability………………………………………………………………. ii Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………… iii Acronyms and Abbreviations………………………………………………………. iv List of Appendices………………………………………………………………….. vii Exhibit 1.1……………………………………………………………………………. ix 1.0 Introduction………………………………………………………………… 1
1.1 Goals & Objectives…………………………………………………… 2 1.2 Historical Review……………………………………………………… 6 1.3 Fish & Habitat………………………………………………………… 7 1.4 Setting………………………………………………………………… 11
2.0 Development of the Detailed Implementation Plan…………. 12
2.1 Purpose……………………………………………………………… 12 2.2 Beginning the Process……………………………………………… 14 2.3 Water Resources Advisory Committee…………………………… 15 2.4 Public Outreach……………………………………………………… 15 2.5 Legal Requirements (Agreements, Permits, Etc)………………… 15 2.6 Funding Mechanisms………………………………………………. 16 2.7 Introduction to Table 8-4..………………………………………….. 17
3.0 Framework for Implementation……………………………………. 17
3.1 Voluntary Participation……………………………………………… 17 3.2 Coordination of Roles and Responsibilities……………………… 19 3.3 Strategy for Implementation: Lead and Other Responsibilities.. 19 3.4 Municipal Water Rights Holders…………………………………… 21 3.5 Coordination to Avoid Duplication…………………………………. 22 3.6 Oversight……………………………………………………………… 23 3.7 Meeting Future Needs……………………………………………… 24
4.0 Action Tables…………………………………………………………… 25
4.1 State Implementation Partners……………………………………. 25 4.2 Coordinated Actions Tables……………………………………….. 27
References …………………………………………………………………… 123 Appendices
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Acronyms and Abbreviations af Acre feet AFO Animal Feeding Operation afy Acre-feet per year ASR Aquifer Storage and Recovery BCD Benton Conservation District BFHD Benton-Franklin Health District BID Buena Irrigation District BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand BPA Bonneville Power Administration CA Coordinating Agency CAFO Confined Animal Feeding Operation CAG Conservation Advisory Group CCW Centennial Clean Water CCWUG Cowiche Canyon Water Users Group CD Conservation Districts CFHMP Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan cfs cubic feet per second CHD County Health Department CID Columbia Irrigation District CNTY Counties CPD County Planning Department CREP Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program CTY Cities CWA Clean Water Act (Federal) DO Dissolved Oxygen Ecology Washington State Department of Ecology EIS Environmental Impact Statement EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency ESA Endangered Species Act ESHB Enhanced Substitute House Bill FCAAP Flood Control Assistance Account Program GMA Growth Management Act ID Irrigation Districts IND Industry IGA Intergovernmental Agreement KCCD Kittitas County Conservation District KID Kennewick Irrigation District KRD Kittitas Reclamation District Landowners Individual landowners, local water purveyors M-CFEG Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group MOA Memorandum of Agreement MOU Memorandum of Understanding NAWCA North American Wetlands Conservation Act
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Acronyms and Abbreviations (Cont.) NAWQA National Water Quality Assessment NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NMFS National Marine Fisheries Service NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service NSID Naches-Selah Irrigation District NYCD North Yakima Conservation District O&M Operation and Maintenance PTC Private Timber Companies PWS Public Water Systems RCW Revised Code of Washington RID Roza Irrigation District ROWG River Operations Advisory Group RSBOJC Roza-Sunnyside Board of Joint Control SBP Subbasin Plan SCWRC&D South Central Washington Resource Conservation & Development SEPA State Environmental Policy Act SMA Shorelines Management Act SMP Shorelines Management Plan SOAC System Operations Advisory Committee SRFB State Salmon Recovery Fund Board SRP (Yakima Subbasin) Salmon Recovery Plan SVID Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District SYCD South Yakima Conservation District TAPPS Technical Applications, Habitat Program, WDFW TMDLs Total Maximum Daily Loads TWG Technical Work Group TWSA Total Water Supply Available USBR United States Bureau of Reclamation USGS United States Geological Survey USFS United States Forest Service USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service WCC Washington State Conservation Commission WCD (County) Water Conservancy Boards WD Water Districts WDFW Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife WDNR Washington State Department of Natural Resources WDOA Washington State Department of Agriculture WDOE Washington State Department of Ecology WDOH Washington State Department of Health WID Wenas Irrigation District
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Acronyms and Abbreviations (Cont.)
WIP Wapato Irrigation Project WMA Watershed Management Act WMP Watershed Management Plan, Yakima River Basin, 2003 WQA Water Quality Act (State) WRAC Water Resources Advisory Committee WSU Washington State University WTWG Water Transfer Work Group WWTP Waste Water Treatment Plant YBFWRB Yakima Basin Fish and Wildlife Recovery Board YBJB Yakima Basin Joint Board YBSA Yakima Basin Storage Alliance YBSRB Yakima Basin Salmon Recovery Board YBWRA Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency YKFP Yakima-Klickitat Fisheries Project YRBWEP Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project YSSRP Yakima Subbasin Salmon Recovery Plan YTAHP Yakima Tributary Access & Habitat Program YTID Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District
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Appendices A WRAC
A-1 WRAC Members A-2 Implementation Partners - Contacts
B Implementation Partners – Spreadsheets of Proposed Actions and Strategies
B-1 Coordinating Agency Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency (YBWRA) B-2 Counties Benton County Yakima County B-3 Cities Grandview Mabton
Moxee Sunnyside Yakima B-4 Irrigation Districts Buena Irrigation District (BID) Columbia Irrigation District (CID) Kennewick Irrigation District (KID) Naches-Selah Irrigation District (NSID)
Roza Irrigation District (RID) Roza-Sunnyside Board of Joint Control (RSBOJC) Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District (SVID)
Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District (YTID) B-5 Conservation Districts Benton Conservation District (BCD) North Yakima Conservation District (NYCD)
South Yakima Conservation District (SYCD) B-6 Health Districts Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) B-7 Federal Agencies US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) US Forest Service (USFS) US Geological Survey (USGS)
B-8 Other Organizations Nile Valley Community Church South Central Washington Resource Conservation and Development (SCWRC&D)
Washington State University (WSU)
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B Implementation Partners – Spreadsheets of Proposed Actions and Strategies (continued)
B-9 State Agencies Department of Ecology (WDOE)
Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) Department of Agriculture (WDOA)
Department of Health (WDOH) Department of Natural Resources (WDNR)
C Potential Funding Sources from WRIA 44 / 50 DIP D Summary of Commonly Required Permits (from HDR WRIA 32-
Ecology publication summary ) E Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) F WRAC Organization
F-1 Letter to former Planning Unit members F-2 WRAC Application/Membership Form F-3 WRAC Organizational & Operational Procedures
G Water Quality Monitoring by Entity (by SYCD) H Group A Water Systems
H-1 List of Group A Water Systems H-2 Letter to Group A Water Systems
I Tables I-1 Table 8-4 I-2 Table 8-1 Watershed Management Plan
J Inchoate Water Rights
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Agency Brief Description Parameters Frequency Number of sites LocationsBenton Conservation District
Evaluate temperature in the Yakima R. before planting riparian buffer.
Temperature Continuous for unknown duration this spring.
Unknown. Yakima R. adjacent to Horn Rapids Park.
Assist USGS, SYCD w/ Eutrophication Study.
Kennewick Irrigation District
Ambient Turbidity, NO3+2, DO, pH, specific conductance, temperature.
Monthly. 4 canal sites Kennewick Irrigation District canal.
NPDES compliance. Acrolein, copper sulfate During treatment. 2 discharge pts. Amon Ck Wasteway (spills to Yakima R.) and Hover (spills to Columbia R.).
Kittitas County Conservation District
Baseline and effectiveness monitoring in the Teanaway Basin, in support of the Upper Yakima Suspended Sediment, Turbidity and Organochlorine Pesticide TMDL.
TSS, turbidity, temperature
Temperature, continuous from at least June thru Sept. Turbidity and TSS: biweekly April-June and monthly from July onwards.
10 temperature, 11 sediment sites.
Teanaway tributaries and mainstem.
Kittitas County Water Purveyors
Compliance with Upper Yakima TSS TMDL
TSS, Q, turbidity, temperature
Turbidity weekly and continuously. TSS & Q bi-weekly. Turbidity monitors deployed March to as late as possible.
11 turbidity (discrete sampling) & TSS sites. 5 Q sites. 5 turbidity continuous monitor sites.
TSS TMDL sites: Yakima R. tribs (irrigation return drains and creeks). Continuous turbidity monitors: Wipple Wasteway, Naneum Ck at Fiorito, Cherry Ck above Whipple WW, Wilson Ck.
Baseline temperature data to prepare for future TMDLs.
Temperature Temperature loggers deployed April-October.
80 temperature loggers.
Yakima R. mainstem and tribs.
Kittitas Reclamation District
NPDES permit compliance. Acrolein, xylene, copper sulfate
During treatment. Generally one or more waterways are treated each week from late May to early September.
Up to 18 sites. From 1 to 12 sites sampled in any given week.
Irrigation return drains and canals which discharge into creeks and the Yakima R. at 18 locations.
North Yakima Conservation District
Evaluate water quality for salmonid suitability.
Temperature, DO, pH, specific conductance, salinity, turbidity, NO3+2, TP, fecal coliform, total coliform, and e. coli.
Twice monthly, except continuous temperature monitors.
12 Taylor Ditch (Yakima R. trib).
Water Quality Monitoring Activities in 2006 in the Yakima Basin
See USGS-Portland.
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Agency Brief Description Parameters Frequency Number of sites LocationsRoza-Sunnyside Board of Joint Control
Long-term monitoring of major canal diversions and mouths of major irrigation return drains.
Q, Turbidity, TSS, TP, TKN, NH3 if TKN > 1 mg/L, NO3+2, fecal coliform, e. coli (Granger Drain only), DO, pH, and specific conductance. Temperature (grab and continuous).
Every other week during irrigation season, except weekly at Granger Drain. Monthly during non-irrigation season.
6 discrete plus 22 temperature sites.
Discrete sampling in Granger Drain, Sulphur Creek Wasteway, Spring Creek, Snipes Creek, Roza Diversion, and Sunnyside Canal Diversion. Temperature loggers at several sites in the drains.
Artificial wetlands treatment effectiveness.
Turbidity, TSS, TP, TKN, NO3+2, fecal coliform, Q, DO, pH, temperature, and specific conductance.
Every other week 4: one in the drain leading to the wetland, 3 in the wetland.
RSBOJC wetland on DR 25.
NPDES permit compliance. Acrolein During treatment. Generally one or more waterways are treated each week from late May to early September.
From 1 to 30 sites sampled in any given week.
Irrigation return drains and canals which discharge into the Yakima R.
South Yakima Conservation District
Lower Yakima River Eutrophication Study
US Bureau of Reclamation
Ambient Temperature, Q Real-time 21 temp, 29 stream Q, 14 canal Q
Keechelus to Prosser. Bumping/Tieton tomouth of Naches.
Model development Temperature Daily ± 12 8 mainstem -Swauk to Granger. Big, Satus, Toppenish, Teanaway.
Sediment Seasonal 10 to 12 Easton to Grandview.USFS-Naches Ranger District
Ambient Temperature Continuous June-October 25 to 50 sites Mainstem and tributaries upper Naches Basin.
Forest plan compliance, in cooperation with the Yakama Nation.
Fine sediment in spawning gravels
Late summer annually 8-10 reaches Little Naches Basin, South Fork Tieton River.
USGS-Pasco Long-term flow monitoring. Q Every 6-8 weeks. 4 sites are real-time.
6 American R. nr confluence with Bumping Lake, Ahtanum Ck nr mouth, and Yakima R. at Umtanum, Union Gap, Mabton, and Kiona.
Assist with special projects.
See USGS-Portland.
See USGS-Tacoma.
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Agency Brief Description Parameters Frequency Number of sites LocationsUSGS-Portland Lower Yakima River
Eutrophication StudyContinuous: DO, pH, temperature, specific conductance, and turbidity. Discrete: TP, OP, NO3+2, TKN, ammonia, chlorophyll a , ash-free dry mass, photosynthetically-available radiation, macrophyte biomass.
Continuous: every 15 minutes. Discrete: intermittent.
2 continuous monitor sites. 5 nutrient sites.
Continous monitors at Kiona and near Zillah. Nutrient and other sampling throughout Kiona and Zillah reaches.
USGS-Tacoma NAWQA water quality monitoring Suspended sediment, chlorides and sulfates, nutrients, pesticides.
6 times per year 1 site Yakima River at Kiona.
Develop temperature model for Yakima and Naches rivers.
Temperature, Q Continuous: 30 minute intervals.
14 temperature monitoring sites, 4 temp. and stage monitoring sites.
Gold Creek nr Hyak, Box Canyon Ck, Tieton R. nr. mouth, Naches R.at Cowiche Diversion Dam, Cowiche Ck nr mouth, Wide Hollow Ck nr mouth, Yakima R.at Union Gap,Yakima R. at Wapato Wells, Lateral 1 nr. Wapato, E.Toppenish Drain nr.Toppenish, Sub Drain #35 at Connie Rd., Marion Drain at Indian Church Rd., Toppenish Ck. at Indain Church Rd., Coulee Drain at Satus Rd., Satus Ck nr. Satus, South Drain at Hwy. 22, DID #7at Green Valley Rd., Satus Drain 303 and Mabton Wasteway.
Wapato Irrigation Project (Bureau of Indian Affairs)
Long-term monitoring of major irrigation return drains.
TSS, turbidity, NO3+2, TKN, NH3, TP, fecal coliform, e. coli.
Monthly or every other week during irrigation season.
8 Marion Drain, Sub Drain 35 @ Connie Rd, Parton Drain, Sub Drain 93, E. Toppenish Drain, Sub Drain 35, Mud Lake Drain, main canal diversion.
Washington Dept. of Ecology
Long-term monitoring Conductivity, fecal coliform, flow, NH3, NO3+2, OP, TP, DO, pH, temperature, barometric pressure, TSS, TPN, turbidity.
Monthly. 3 Yakima R. near Cle Elum, at Nob Hill, and at Kiona.
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Agency Brief Description Parameters Frequency Number of sites LocationsWashington Dept. of Ecology (continued)
Yakima Tributaries Fecal Coliform Bacteria TMDL Assessment
Fecal coliform, TSS, turbidity, chloride, Q, e.coli , %KES (Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Serratia), pH, DO, conductivity, temperature, time-of-travel.
Monthly or twice monthly at fixed stations plus approx. 8 synoptics over 2 years, incl. 2 stormwater events.
28 Ahtanum Ck, Wide Hollow Ck, Moxee Drain.
Effectiveness monitoring for the Upper Yakima Suspended Sediment, Turbidity and Organochlorine Pesticide TMDL.
Turbidity, TSS, total volatile solids.
Every other week during irrigation season. Concurrent sampling monthly w/ KRD and KCCD at Manashtash Ck.
6 Manashtash Ck, Naneum Ck, (background sites) and Yakima R. at Cle Elum, Umtanum Rd, near mouth of Umtanum Ck, and at Harrison Rd bridge.
Pesticide monitoring in conjunction with Washington Dept. of Agriculture.
51 pesticides and degradates, incl. DDT, azinphos methyl, carbaryl, chlorpyrifos, diazinon, disulfoton, and malathion. Q at Marion Drain and Spring Ck.
Weekly, March thru Oct. 4 Marion Drain, Sulphur Creek Wasteway, Spring Ck (2 sites).
Lower Yakima River TSS & DDT effectiveness monitoring
DDT, metabolites, dieldrin, endosulfan, PCBs, fish tissue
One-time 400 fish (Mtn Whitefish, sucker, small mouth bass)
Keechulus & Kachees reservoir, YR at 4 sites (below Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Naches R, Cowiche Ck) and in 3 reaches (Wapato, Sunnyside, Kiona).
Yakama Nation Long-term monitoring of major irrigation return drains.
TSS, turbidity, NO3+2, TKN, ammonia, TP,fecal coliform, e. coli.
Monthly or every other week during irrigation season.
10 Satus Drain 303, Satus Drain 302, Spillway Drain 2, Satus South Drain, Satus North Drain, Satus Ck @ Diversion Dam, Satus Canal Diversion nr Fish Screen, Satus Ck @ Gaging Station, Lower Toppenish Ck, Coulee Drain.
Notes: DO dissolved oxygen, TP total phosphorus, OP ortho phosphate, TKN total Kjeldahl nitrogen, NO3+2 nitrate+nitrite, NH3 ammonia, TSS total suspended solids, Q discharge. Temperature = water temperature.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION This Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) guides achievement of the actions proposed in the Watershed Management Plan (Plan) for the Yakima River Basin approved January 2003. In addition, it fulfills the requirements of Chapters 90.82.043 and 90.82.048 RCW. It addresses actions proposed for Watershed Resource Inventory Areas (WRIAs) 37 and 38 and jurisdictional areas of Yakima County in WRIA 39. This Plan is intended to provide a balanced approach to protecting and enhancing the watershed while considering its physical, social and economic limitations and adhering to local, state, and federal environmental standards. The DIP was developed cooperatively by representatives of counties, cities, irrigation districts, conservation districts, and other interest groups or individuals concerned with the best use of water in the Yakima River Basin. It identifies specific ways that individual agencies and organizations will carry out the proposed actions, facilitates communication and coordination between implementing partners, and stipulates oversight responsibilities. Implementing partners have detailed their ongoing and planned projects (Appendix B). In the Coordinated Actions Tables (DIP sections 4.2.1 - 4.2.6), these individual projects and strategies have been combined under the relevant actions that were proposed in the Watershed Management Plan. Undertaking the actions described in the DIP is voluntary and depends on availability of staff and funding. The DIP is intended to enhance the efficient use of existing resources and help secure additional funding. Furthermore, it will increase communication with implementing partners, coordinate related actions, and expand shared information and experience which can improve funding opportunities. In addition, the DIP lists possible funding sources in section 2.6. The DIP should be considered a living document which will incorporate new information from scientific study, changes in land and water use, and availability of water and/or financial resources. The WRAC will review the DIP for needed updates. In addition, other agencies, cities, counties, and organizations will be encouraged to join the coordinated efforts detailed in this Implementation Plan. Disclaimer: The DIP is intended to be a stand alone document without repeating all the materials in the Plan. Therefore, the narrative is in many respects a summarization of the Watershed Management Plan. Additional information has been included to show the current status and progress made since the Plan was approved in 2003. This does not change the language, actions, and content of the approved Plan. Full descriptions of the elements of the DIP can be found in the Plan. The DIP for the Yakima River Basin is a voluntary, non-obligatory, cooperative agreement among implementing agencies and organizations whose role it is to facilitate the health of the watershed.
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1.1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The overall goal of watershed planning in the Yakima Basin watershed is “to achieve a wise, well balanced, and full beneficial use of Yakima River Basin water resources among all interests, with full consideration of present and future water resource needs through ongoing public involvement.” (YBWRA, 2006) Specific goals were identified and approved to guide development of the Watershed Management Plan (WMP, 2003, p. 1-6). Following each goal is a description of related problems or issues detailed in the Plan, proposed actions, and a brief summary of progress made since the Plan was approved in 2003.
1. “Improve the reliability of surface water supply for irrigation use.” The Watershed Plan identifies two key issues with respect to surface water: reliability of irrigation water supplies and stream flows.
o Problem: Reliability of supply for existing irrigated lands is compromised during drought years for irrigation districts with pro-ratable water supplies. Drought year allocations have been as low as 37% of pro-ratable water supply. Instream flows have been substantially changed due to storage, irrigation diversions and delivery.
o Proposed solution: Major new storage is recommended by the Plan in order to provide a minimum proposed target supply of 70% for irrigation under drought conditions. This increase is intended for lands currently under irrigation and is not for the irrigation of additional lands. Additional storage is also recommended for improving instream flows.
Current progress since Plan approval (2003): The USBR is conducting a Yakima Basin Water Storage Study including providing for major storage. Ecology is providing additional assessment of environmental alternatives to supplement the USBR study. A joint feasibility study and EIS are scheduled for completion by the end of 2008. Conservation efforts by all concerned entities have shown progress in using the available water wisely.
2. “Provide for growth in municipal, rural domestic and industrial demand.”
Population estimates provided in the Watershed Management Plan (WMP, 2003, p. 2-1) predict a population growth of over 60% in the Yakima basin between 2000 and 2050. Adequate water supply is critical to provide for this population growth and for economic development.
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o Problem: Surface waters have been closed to new appropriations for many years. An informal moratorium is currently in place on additional groundwater withdrawals. A potential conflict exists between junior groundwater rights that may be in hydraulic continuity with senior surface water rights.
o Proposed solution: Provide for municipal/industrial growth and economic development by providing additional water through major storage and the conjunctive use and management of water. Conjunctive management treats groundwater and surface water as a single resource. The USGS lead groundwater study will provide further understanding of groundwater and a basis for new management recommendations.
Current progress since Plan approval (2003): State law requires water users to develop water-conservation plans to ensure judicious water management and submit them to watershed planning groups to confirm that their plan is not in conflict with the watershed plan. In addition, cities and irrigation districts plan cooperative uses and schedules to maximize efficiency.
3. “Improve instream flows for all uses with emphasis on improving fish habitat.”
o Problem: River and stream flows have been substantially reduced
due to out-of-stream uses, and altered from the natural hydrograph through construction and management of storage reservoirs and irrigation delivery.
o Proposed solution: Conservation and water exchange as well as additional water through new storage is recommended to provide improved instream flows through greater supply and more flexible project operations management.
Current progress since Plan approval (2003): The USBR and others have been active in conservation programs and the purchase of land and water rights in order to improve instream flows in the mainstem and tributaries. The Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project (YRBWEP) provides funding for irrigation district conservation plans and for implementing conservation projects while requiring that two-thirds of water savings be dedicated to instream flows.
4. “Maintain properly functioning habitat and enhance degraded habitat.”
Blockage, loss and degradation of habitat have been significant factors in reduction and extinction of fish populations. Habitat has been degraded due to diversionary uses, flow alterations, lack of screening, past environmentally damaging practices, and barriers to habitat access.
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o Problem: As a result of reduced/degraded habitat, historic fish populations have declined substantially and some species have gone extinct from the basin. Steelhead and bull trout are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
o Proposed solution: The Plan developed a fish habitat enhancement strategy providing a prioritized approach to habitat improvement/restoration and a list of proposed actions for implementation.
Current progress since Plan approval (2003): Subbasin and Salmon Recovery Plans have been completed for the basin. A Lead Entity for planning and prioritization of projects for SRFB implementation funding has been created. Significant funding has been directed to habitat projects. Major efforts have been undertaken to improve access to habitat through the removal of barriers to access. Additionally, significant attention has been given by many to floodplain restoration, connectivity of side channels, gravels and related surface or sub-surface flows for improved habitat function.
5. “Protect, improve and sustain groundwater quantity and pumping levels of aquifers for the benefit of current and future use.”
o Problem: Groundwater is recognized as a key resource for domestic and some agricultural purposes but is limited in quantity. Groundwater and surface waters may be interconnected in some areas leading to management challenges. Watershed usage of groundwater is increasing exponentially.
o Proposed solution: The Plan recommends Alternative II-2, “limiting new groundwater development to selected uses,” and details management strategies to prevent long term declines in groundwater levels (WMP, 2003, p. 4-7-4-9). Data collection and management, water use efficiency, enforcement of unauthorized uses, voluntary water transfers, and avoidance of pumping that would deplete the aquifers over the long term are some of the strategies proposed. The major storage recommendation provides additional water for future needs.
Current progress since Plan approval (2003): The USGS groundwater study currently underway will provide needed information about groundwater to improve future management. The Water Transfer Working Group is actively reviewing proposed transfers of water rights in order to protect water rights and facilitate this process.
6. “Protect surface and groundwater from contamination.”
o Problem: Increased water use and disposal from population growth and agriculture have negatively impacted water quality in portions of
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the basin. Implementing agencies need appropriate levels of funding, staffing and other resources to protect and restore water quality.
o Proposed solution: A broad prioritized environmental enhancement program consisting of many interrelated actions by many implementation partners is proposed. Managing irrigation, cropland, and livestock impacts; improving coordination between agencies and understanding of cause-effect relationships; and expanding monitoring activities will contribute to the solution. This plan offers a tool to coordinate efforts on a watershed scale to help direct available resources.
Current progress since Plan approval (2003): Significant improvements have been made to irrigation return flows in reducing sediment, DDT, nutrients and coliform bacteria. Ecology reported that sampling in 2003 showed reduced sediment loads in drains and river, but noted that improvement is needed to meet other targets (WDOE, May, 2006). While irrigation districts continue to work toward these goals, this success has resulted in excessive aquatic plant growth in the lower river due to improved light penetration and available nutrients. These issues require continued study.
7. “Maintain economic prosperity by providing an adequate water supply for all uses.”
o Problem: Investment in water infrastructure in the early 1900s provided the basis for economic growth and an agriculturally-based economy. Attracting industry and businesses will diversify and strengthen the economic base but this requires an adequate water supply. The Yakima Basin as a whole is over appropriated, and the adjudication of existing surface water rights is almost completed after several decades. The ESA and courts have added demand on system operations to increase instream flows. Poor quality water requires treatment and increases the cost of providing adequate water supply. The CWA directs the improvement of water quality for future beneficial uses.
o Proposed solution: An additional supply of stored water is proposed as a basis for meeting the needs for economic growth (adequate municipal and industrial supply and a reliable supply of water for existing irrigation) and environmental restoration. Such a supply would provide increased opportunities for river system management and habitat improvement.
Current progress since Plan approval (2003): Conservation is being emphasized in irrigation and other uses. Improved delivery systems, creative irrigation scheduling and planning, the transfer of existing water
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rights between location and uses, and utilizing best management practices allow more efficient management of currently available water and, thus, additional water for instream flows. The ongoing USBR study will review and propose alternatives to provide additional storage to allow a stable 70% water supply for pro-ratable districts. An enhanced water supply will also provide for the issuance or transfer of future water rights for domestic and industrial water supply for economic growth. The USGS-led groundwater study will provide vital information for enhanced management of groundwater resources.
This Detailed Implementation Plan provides the basis for scheduling and executing specific actions proposed to achieve these objectives. 1.2 HISTORICAL REVIEW In March of 1994, the Yakima River Watershed Council formed to develop and implement a plan to provide consistent, adequate water, both instream and diversionary, for the diverse economic, cultural, and environmental demands in the Yakima River basin. The Council believed that mitigating impacts on the local economy and land use and providing a healthy environment for all required an on-going dedication to finding a community-based, common solution. The plan focused on five complimentary water resources management areas as potential solutions: 1) water conservation, 2) water transfers and marketing, 3) water storage, 4) water quality, and 5) habitat restoration. The Watershed Planning Act (Chapter 90.82 RCW), passed by the Legislature in 1998, provided a new legal framework for local citizens, interest groups, and government organizations to identify and focus on water-related issues in each of the state’s WRIAs. In 1998, Yakima County, Benton County, Kittitas County, the cities of Yakima and Ellensburg, and Roza, Sunnyside Valley and Yakima-Tieton Irrigation Districts, as initiating governments, formed the Tri-County Water Resources Agency (TCWRA). Their purpose was to begin watershed planning in order to address water resource needs in the Yakima Basin. The Yakama Nation was invited to participate. The process involved three phases: (1) organization, (2) assessment, and (3) plan development. TCWRA served as Lead Agency for Phases 1, 2, and 3. In Phase 1, TCWRA organized and convened the Yakima River Basin Planning Unit comprised of representatives from varied local and state agencies as well as interested organizations and individuals. They met monthly to assess water resources, define needs and concerns, and propose actions. In the fall of 1999, the Yakama Nation elected to end their participation in the planning process. The Planning Unit sub-committees for surface water quantity, groundwater, water quality, and habitat completed a Phase 2 assessment of the watershed in January 2001. Phase 3 planning began immediately and the Watershed Management Plan was approved by the Planning Unit in December of 2002. At the conclusion of Phase 3, the Planning Unit consisted of a diverse membership from all three WRIAs.
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The Watershed Management Plan was finalized January 2003, providing a road map for coordinated water management in the Yakima Basin. It recommended a host of actions in the areas of water resources, water quality, and habitat. It also recommended future organizational structures consisting of a Coordinating Agency (CA) and the Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) to replace the Lead Agency and the Planning Unit. In the spring of 2003, the Legislature passed ESHB 1336, amending the Watershed Planning Act. This bill established a fourth phase of the watershed planning process and authorized new state funding for watershed management plan implementation. Approval of the Watershed Management Plan by county legislative authorities proved difficult after passage of the above amendments. Kittitas County chose to “opt-out” and end their association with the TCWRA. On November 2, 2005, the plan received approval by Yakima, Benton and Klickitat County authorities. In September of 2006, a new Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) (Appendix E) between Benton County, Klickitat County, and Yakima County, the City of Yakima, and Roza Irrigation District, Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District, and Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District was approved in accordance with Chapter 39.34 RCW. This agreement was entered into for the purposes of:
1. administering and coordinating Plan implementation and possible future amendments of the Yakima River Basin Watershed Management Plan,
2. defining the duties and responsibilities of the CA, and 3. providing direction to staff.
Under the IGA, the Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency (YBWRA) was formed and designated CA for Phase 4 implementation as specified in the Watershed Plan. As CA, YBWRA’s mission is to provide and foster local leadership, cooperation and coordination in support of planning and implementation in water resources management. The agreement further defined the scope and process whereby the WRAC, formally the “Planning Unit,” would develop and recommend the DIP for approval by the county authorities. The WRAC provides representative local input to Plan implementation and future Plan amendments including the DIP. Klickitat County will assume a less active role in developing the DIP. Its involvement will be limited to monitoring the plan’s possible effect on Klickitat County interests, and to Implementation Plan approval. 1.3 FISH AND HABITAT From its headwaters in the Cascades, the Yakima travels through forested mountains, chaparral, shrub steppe and irrigated agricultural lands. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats because of the range of elevation,
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climatic and geologic conditions (Entrix, 2004, p.2). It has been estimated that historical salmon and steelhead runs were in the hundreds of thousands of fish annually, in addition to resident rainbow, cutthroat and bull trout. The history of settlement of the western United States reveals a pattern incompatible with sustaining high quality aquatic habitat. Irrigation canals, railroad construction, hydraulic mining, logging in riparian zones, log drives, highway construction within riparian corridors, tillage without effective erosion controls, use of persistent pesticides and other environmentally harsh activities combined to compromise habitat. Altered river flows, construction of unladdered dams, over-appropriation of water for diversion, changes in land use, and pollution have severely reduced the historic populations. (EES, 2001, p. 6.5-6.12). Currently, bull trout and steelhead are listed as threatened. Coho salmon populations exist in the Columbia because of hatchery reintroduction. In the late 20th century, legislation began to be passed to prevent further environmental damage and provide for restoration of fish habitats. Recovery efforts currently are being undertaken on several fronts and by many agencies and organizations. Insufficient water or excessive flows beyond the natural hydrograph in rivers and streams impair healthy fish populations. A variety of legal requirements exist related to instream flows in the Yakima River Basin, generally based on litigation and federal legislation. Target flows for the mainstem Yakima below Parker (Wapato Reach) during the irrigation season have been established by Congress under the federal YRBWEP program. State and federal courts have issued orders concerning treaty-reserved rights for fish, instream flows to support treaty fishing rights, and USBR’s operation of the Yakima Project to reduce impacts on fish. The courts mandated that the water right for fish is the minimum instream flow necessary to maintain fish life, it is senior to other water rights in the basin, and the quantity is to be determined annually, based upon existing conditions. In addition, operational target flows for months without irrigation water diversion are established annually by USBR and SOAC based on balancing the biological needs of fish and the desire to maximize storage. Title XII of PL 103-434 authorized Phase II of the YRBWEP which focuses on conservation and improving instream flows. The law lists several purposes; the following specifically address fish and fish habitat: 1) to protect, mitigate, and enhance fish and wildlife, and 2) to realize at least 110,000 af of water savings per year for fish and wildlife by 2002. Since the early 1990s, prior to passage of this legislation modifying project operations and defining target flows, USBR operated the Yakima Project to provide increased flows. (WMP 2-15) During the assessment phase directed by the Watershed Management Act (RCW 90.82), habitat conditions in six reaches in the Naches – Yakima mainstem river system were evaluated. Fish habitat needs differ according to several criteria including species, resident or migratory status, and life cycle stages. As might be expected, the assessment revealed a mix of high quality, degraded but functional, and highly degraded habitat. Many factors currently exist which restrict habitat
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quality depending on geographic location and land use adjacent to the water. The major categories of habitat factors affecting the survival of salmonids include: low flow and dehydration barriers, screens & diversions false attraction flows spawning gravels/recruitment flow peaks/fluctuations off-channel habitat channel width, depth, and gradient pools & riffles channel stability riparian shade/streambank cover channel complexity large woody debris channelization/alterations/levees water quality-temperature & sediment “Yakima River mainstem conditions were found to be more suitable in the upper three reaches and generally deteriorate in a downstream direction.” (WMP p. 2-30) 1.3.1 Fish Habitat Protection and Enhancement A recommended management framework is provided in Chapter 7 of the Watershed Management Plan to help direct fish habitat protection and enhancement. The management framework includes an overarching goal, guiding principles and objectives, and proposed actions to help focus more detailed planning and implementation of specific habitat enhancement projects or programs. Overarching Goal: Protect and enhance aquatic habitats in the Yakima River and tributaries to achieve a healthy system for anadromous salmonids and other native fish. The Yakima Basin Watershed Plan proposed the following guiding principles:
1. Protect existing high-quality habitats and connecting migration corridors 2. Protect and enhance habitats that are damaged but still functional 3. Enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in
tributary and mainstem reaches to benefit fish production 4. Prioritize enhancement of damaged aquatic habitats that are still functional
and protect existing habitat conditions from further degradation
Additionally, the Plan recommended three programmatic objectives: 1. Improve watershed wide information base 2. Focus on habitat condition to measure the effectiveness of habitat
enhancement actions, and 3. Ensure water quality and habitat standards reflect natural regional
conditions.
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1.3.2 Coordination with Other Planning Efforts While providing a general roadmap of water resources and needs in the watershed, HB 2514 (codified as Chapter 90.82 RCW in 1998, the Watershed Planning Act) was not meant to address all watershed issues. At the same time, the legislature passed HB 2496, the Salmon Recovery Planning Act (Chapter 77.85 RCW), which established a Lead Entity process for funding habitat projects. The Lead Entity infrastructure involves local stakeholders representing diverse interests and provides a forum in which they work together toward common solutions. It helps ensure balance between science and community interests while prioritizing projects for funding (WDFW, 2007). The Lead Entity for Salmon recovery in the Yakima Basin is Yakima Basin Fish and Wildlife Recovery Board (YBFWRB). The legislature required that habitat planning be integrated with strategies developed under other processes to respond to potential and actual listing of salmon and other fish species as being threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act. The legislature further stated that where habitat restoration activities are being developed under ESHB 2496, such activities shall be relied on as the primary non-regulatory habitat component for fish habitat protection and restoration under the Watershed Management Act (WMA). The grant provided by Ecology specifically stipulates that the Detailed Implementation Plan address coordination with the local Yakima Basin Fish and Wildlife Recovery Board. This is being achieved through participation by YBFWRB staff on the WRAC and in ongoing review of the DIP as well as by YBWRA staff participation in YBFWRB planning and implementation. In the Yakima basin where watershed planning preceded the establishment of salmon recovery planning, the Watershed Plan was available as an appendix and reference. Furthermore, with the recommendation for major storage, it presented a framework for a future basin with additional water that would enhance salmon recovery by increasing the water available to be managed for fish habitat purposes. USBR currently coordinates a multi-agency work group addressing future fish passage at Cle Elum and Bumping dams. Fisheries co-managers, Yakama Nation and WDFW, as part of this work group, are developing a salmon restoration plan for these facilities. This plan is designed to increase productivity of salmon and other species in and above these storage reservoirs, which will improve the productivity of the Yakima Basin as a whole. The Washington Water Trust (WWT) is another organization committed to instream flow restoration. WWT is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1998 to restore instream flows in Washington’s rivers and streams, including the
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Yakima Basin. WWT works to benefit water quantity and quality, fisheries and recreation in Washington's rivers and streams by acquiring existing water rights from willing sellers through purchase, lease or gift. Washington Water Trust works cooperatively with farmers, ranchers, irrigation districts, tribes, public agencies, land trusts and other nongovernmental organizations to accomplish its stream restoration goals. The water trust works on small streams and tributaries where returning a small amount of water to the stream can have a significant benefit. (WWT, 2007) 1.4 SETTING (WMP, 2003, p. 2-1): 1.4.1 Planning Area: The planning area for the original watershed planning process was the entire Yakima River excluding the Yakama Nation Reservation (Exhibit 1-1). The Reservation occupies approximately 1,394 square miles within the Basin (based on GIS analysis of mapping data provided by Ecology.) At the request of the Yakama Nation, the Planning Unit refrained from planning with respect to water resource use or management on the Reservation. This DIP abides by this request. With Kittitas County’s departure and the addition of Klickitat County, the central and southern portion of the Yakima Basin (WRIAs 37, 38, & jurisdictional areas of Yakima County in WRIA 39) comprise the current DIP planning area. 1.4.2 Physical Setting The Basin occupies approximately 6,150 square miles. Its headwaters are situated along the crest of the Cascade Range. The mainstem Yakima River is joined by a number of tributaries and flows generally southeast until it joins the Columbia River 221 miles downstream (Entrix, Inc, 2004). Throughout the Basin, precipitation is seasonal with approximately 60 to 80 percent of annual precipitation occurring from October to March (Rinella, J. F., McKenzie, S. W. & Fuhrer, G. J., 1992). The Cascades intercept moist air moving inland from the Pacific Ocean capturing this moisture as precipitation. Mean annual precipitation ranges from less than 10 inches near the mouth of the Yakima River to 140 inches along the Cascade crest. Much of this precipitation falls as snow during the winter months and is stored in the Cascade Range snowpack. As a result, runoff in the Yakima Basin exhibits a pronounced spike from April to June, with lower levels of runoff occurring during the remaining months of the year. Much of the runoff from the melting snowpack is retained in reservoir systems. However, the most damaging floods occur between November and February from lower elevation rain-on-snow events. Climatic conditions vary with elevation, with generally warmer and drier conditions occurring at lower elevations.
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1.4.3 Land Use and Ownership: Existing land cover in the Yakima Basin is approximately 50% non-forested or rangeland; 29% forested; 21% agricultural, and less than 1% urban developed land. Agricultural activity provides the basis of the Yakima Basin economy, including crop production, livestock and dairy industries, as well as related food processing industries. The division of land ownership in WRIA 37 is 11.9% federal, 4.2% state, <1% local, 47.7% tribal, and 36.1% private. In WRIA 38, land ownership is divided as follows: 72.9% federal, 8.4% state, 0% local, <1% tribal and 18.7% private (WDOE, July, 2006). 1.4.4 Population: The population of the Yakima River Basin was approximately 316,800 in year 2000. Based on 1990 census data, the population is evenly divided between urban residents (53%) and rural residents (47%). The population is projected to increase to over 418,000 by the year 2020 and 531,000 by year 2050 (EES, 2001). 2.0 DEVELOPMENT OF THE DIP Phase 4 began on September 30, 2006, for WRIAs 37 and 38 in Yakima and Benton counties and the jurisdictional areas of Yakima County in WRIA 39. State funding is available at $125,000/year for the first three years and at $62,000/year for the final two years. A 10% local match is required. Local governments and irrigation districts also contribute funds for Phase 4. A DIP is a required element of the Phase 4 process (per RCW 90.82.043) and must be approved within one year of receiving funding in order to receive grants for the second through fifth years of implementation funding. The YBWRA has been charged with overseeing and administering the development of the DIP of the Yakima Basin’s Watershed Management Plan. Specific agency roles and duties are listed in section 3.6.1. 2.1 PURPOSE ESHB 1336, which amended the Watershed Management Act and added Phase 4, requires the Department of Ecology to “rely on local Watershed Management Plans as the primary consideration in determining public interest” and to use it as the framework for future water decisions. The DIP quantifies and operationalizes those local interests. The DIP provides additional detail on actions proposed for implementation in the 2003 Watershed Management Plan. It identifies oversight responsibilities and strategies for carrying out the proposed actions. Supporting activities of the CA and WRAC are detailed.
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2.1.1 Meeting Legal Requirements RCW 90.82.043 provides specific requirements related to Phase 4 Implementation. These requirements are listed below. Each requirement is followed by reference numbers that identify the section in the DIP in which the requirement is addressed.
1. Within one year of accepting Phase 4 funding, the planning unit must
complete a detailed implementation plan. Submittal of a detailed implementation plan is a condition of receiving grants for the second and all subsequent years of the Phase 4 grant.
o This document fulfills the requirement for an implementation plan.
2. Each implementation plan must contain strategies to provide sufficient water for: (a) production agriculture; (b) commercial, industrial, and residential use; and (c) instream flows.
o See Water Quantity, Water Quality and Habitat Coordinated Actions Tables. (sections 4.2.1 - 4.2.6) and individual implementing partners’ spreadsheets (Appendix B)
o Table 8-4, (Appendix I) based on Tables 8-1 and 8-2 in the Plan, details specific proposed actions to address each area. A new numbering system was developed in Table 8-4 to
provide ease of organizing and tracking actions and projects contained in the DIP.
3. Each implementation plan must contain timelines to achieve these
strategies and interim milestones to measure progress.
o Included in the Coordinated Actions Tables (sections 4.2.1 - 4.2.6) and in individual implementing partners’ action spreadsheets (Appendix B) as “immediate”, “mid-term” and “long-term” actions.
4. The implementation plan must clearly define:
A. coordination and oversight responsibilities
o See sections 3.2 and 3.6
B. any needed interlocal agreements, rules, or ordinances; any needed state or local administrative approvals; and any permits that must be secured.
o See section 2.5
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C. specific funding mechanisms
o See section 2.6 5. In developing the implementation plan, the Planning Unit (in this case, the
WRAC) must consult with other entities planning in the watershed management area and identify and seek to eliminate any activities or policies that are duplicative or inconsistent.
o See section 3.5
RCW 90.82.048 gives additional direction: 1. The timelines and interim milestones in a detailed implementation plan must address the planned future use of existing water rights for municipal water supply purposes, as defined in RCW 90.03.015, that are inchoate, including how these rights will be used to meet the projected future needs identified in the watershed plan, and how the use of these rights will be addressed when implementing instream flow strategies identified in the watershed plan.
o See section 3.4 and Appendix J
2. The watershed Planning Unit or other authorized lead agency shall ensure that holders of water rights for municipal water supply purposes not currently in use are asked to participate in defining the timelines and interim milestones to be included in the detailed implementation plan.
o See section 2.4 and Appendix H-2 2.2 BEGINNING THE PROCESS The first step in developing the DIP was to determine which of the 90+ proposed actions in the Plan could reasonably be accomplished. Since entities participate on a voluntary basis, the Steering Committee of the WRAC directed staff to contact agencies and entities that participated in the development of the Watershed Management Plan. The purpose of this contact was to learn which actions they were currently undertaking and which were in the planning stages. Time-lines and funding sources for these actions were determined. This information formed the basis of the DIP. Other water users in the basin also provided information about their planned actions and strategies. Ecology serves as the lead for state agencies and coordinated the detailed descriptions of the state agency actions and strategies. These actions fall within their existing roles and responsibilities as authorized by statute.
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2.3 WRAC The WRAC was convened from former Planning Unit members, group A water users, and other interested groups and individuals. The WRAC guides and facilitates the development and approval of the DIP. Following DIP approval, the WRAC monitors implementation of the actions described. Roles and responsibilities for the WRAC as defined in the IGA are listed in section 3.6.2. 2.4 PUBLIC OUTREACH Public outreach and involvement are important components of a representative, balanced plan. Input from the community was encouraged through several means:
• Regular meetings of the YBWRA and WRAC with opportunities for public comment
• Notification of meetings via local media outlets. • Notice of meetings posted on bulletin boards and on the YBWRA website • Letter sent to Group A users to invite participation in the planning process
(Appendix H-1) • Letter sent to former Planning Unit members to describe process and invite
their participation (Appendix F-3) • Public comment period for the draft DIP • Documentation of public comments • Public hearings in each county • Joint Boards of County Commissioners approval meeting
2.5 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS (AGREEMENTS, PERMITS, ETC)
Developing a DIP may require interlocal agreements, rules, or ordinances, etc. A. The IGA, approved September 2006, provided direction for: 1) administering and coordinating plan implementation and possible future amendments of the Yakima River Basin Watershed Management Plan, (2) establishing and defining the duties and responsibilities of the CA and the WRAC, and (3) providing direction to staff.
B. Memorandum of Understanding: an agreement between parties to define expectations and coordination without dependence of one party on the actions of the other with no exchange of funds or resources. None were needed for the DIP. C. Memorandum of Agreement: defines general areas of conditional agreement between parties whose actions are mutually dependent.
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o As a voluntary, non-obligatory plan, an agreement is not deemed necessary at this time.
D. In February 2006, Ecology updated its permit handbook for commonly required environmental permits for Washington State. A summary of permits related to watershed implementation activities developed for the
WRIA 32 DIP is provided in Appendix D. E. Endangered Species Act: if a project is authorized, funded or undertaken by a Federal agency and that agency determines the project may impact a species or critical habitat, consultation with NOAA Fisheries (or NMFS) and the US Fish & Wildlife Service is required. Project implementers are responsible for ensuring compliance with SEPA permit requirements of local, state, and federal agencies. Currently, permitting and ESA consultation can take several months to complete which may impact project costs and timelines.
2.6 FUNDING MECHANISMS A. Specific funding sources where defined, secured, or proposed are listed for some of the actions in the tables. B. Foster Creek Conservation District, WRIA 44/50, developed a general
spreadsheet of potential funding sources. This spreadsheet was compiled using the Phase 4 Washington Watershed Plan Implementation Committee Report to the Legislature and the Boise State University Environmental Finance Center’s internet-based Directory of Watershed Resources. It provides an overview of possible funding sources that may be considered for those actions that do not have a secured funding source. The WRAC appreciates the generosity of FCCD in allowing use of this spreadsheet. The spreadsheet is included in Appendix C.
C. Boise State University Environmental Finance Center provides a directory of watershed funding resources on their website. The directory includes an extensive inventory of Federal/interstate, state, and private sources. The directory can be found at http://sspa.boisestate.edu/efc. D. Federal funding is available for monitoring, pollution prevention and control, watershed and drinking water source protection, wetlands and wildlife. These sources can be found in EPA's Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Watershed Protection (EPA, 2003) http://cfpub.epa.gov/fedfund/index/cfm E. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) administers the
Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act (FRIMA) grant program
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These grant funds are appropriated from Congress and passed through the US Fish and Wildlife Service to the four Northwest States. http://wdfw.wa.gov/recovery/frima http://wdfw.wa.gov/hatitat.htm
F. Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) provides cost-share assistance or possible easements to enhance or maintain existing wetland acres. It is funded via the farm bill and administered by NRCS. G. Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) provides financial incentive for wildlife projects. It is funded via the farm bill and administered by NRCS. 2.7 INTRODUCTION TO TABLE 8-4 (see Appendix I-1)
Chapter 8 of the Watershed Management Plan describes the Planning Unit’s recommended strategies and actions for putting into practice the priorities of the Plan. It includes Table 8-1 (Organizations With Primary Implementation Responsibilities, WMP, 2003, p. 8-7) and Table 8-2 (Yakima Watershed Plan Implementation Actions, WMP, 2003, p. 8-25). Table 8-4 was developed for the DIP from Tables 8-1 and 8-2. It combines information from the Plan and adds a numbering system that facilitates tracking of proposed actions on individual implementation partners’ spreadsheets and on the Coordinated Actions Tables. To make Table 8-4 consistent throughout, actions listed on Table 8-2 from Chapters 3 and 4 were organized under broad, general headings that were already included in the table. Care was taken to retain the intent and integrity of the Plan. Only items already included in the approved Plan were incorporated. Documentation of the updates was reviewed by the WRAC Steering Committee. 3.0 Framework for Implementation 3.1 VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION The framework for Plan implementation is rooted in the key concept from the Plan itself. That is, the Plan is completely voluntary. It establishes a roadmap for the watershed partners for purposes of planned implementation through communication, cooperation, and coordination. No “obligations” are included in the approved Plan. While state law allows for the approval of obligations in 90.82 RCW plans, there are none in the Yakima Basin Plan. Furthermore, actions by participating implementation partners will not become required actions upon approval of the DIP. The WRAC recognizes that the level of involvement and participation will vary among implementing partners. Actions will be undertaken
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by partners if and when available resources can be re-directed within the individual organizations or obtained from outside grants or other resources. The WRAC accepts that any strategies, actions, obligations or potential obligations assigned to local, state or federal agencies, and tribes, if they participate in plan implementation in the future, are directly associated with securing necessary funding, resources, and legislative authorizations where required, and are subject to applicable rules and regulations, the Administrative Procedures Act and SEPA and NEPA requirements and applicable permitting requirements. (WMP p. ES-10) A SEPA determination of non-significance was made during the original planning process. The Watershed Management Plan for the Yakima Basin was developed under provisions of the Washington State Watershed Planning Act, 90.82 RCW. The proponents of the Plan were the Tri-County Water Resource Agency and Planning Unit. The location of the action was on lands in WRIAs 37, 38 and 39, which together make up the watershed of the Yakima River Basin. The lands and waters of the Yakama Nation are not a part of the Plan. Benton, Klickitat and Yakima Counties approved the Plan. Subsequently, Benton, Klickitat and Yakima Counties, the City of Yakima, and the Roza, Sunnyside and Yakima-Tieton Irrigation Districts signed the intergovernmental agreement forming the Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency. These entities now constitute the Coordinating Agency for watershed planning in support of the Water Resources Advisory Committee, former Planning Unit. The DIP that has been developed for WRIAs 37 and 38 and for the jurisdictional areas of Yakima County in WRIA 39 provides additional detail and a basis for coordination of specific actions proposed in the Plan and now underway or to be undertaken by individual or coordinating partners. Prior to the Counties’ approval of the Watershed Management Plan, a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for a Non-Project Action was issued on December 16, 2002 by the SEPA Lead Agency. Subsequently, a programmatic EIS for watershed planning was issued by Ecology (WDOE, March 2003). The DIP is an extension of the Watershed Plan. Therefore, it is covered by the original DNS and further environmental review is not required for the DIP. However, all specific projects or proposed projects are not exempt from individual SEPA review prior to implementation by their respective project proponent. It is anticipated that this plan will help to better integrate and focus existing resources and lead to the dedication of additional state and federal resources within the Basin for recommended actions. For various reasons, not all entities in the watershed were participants in the planning process or in developing the DIP. The aim from the beginning of the planning process has been that those who wish to participate are encouraged to
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do so. Others that are involved in related efforts, such as YBFWRB planning or Yakima Basin Storage Alliance (YBSA) promoting Black Rock storage reservoir are on parallel pathways to achieve a better future for the watershed. The Plan recommends that such parallel efforts work together in whatever future forums offer opportunities to do so. 3.2 COORDINATION OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The need for adequate, high quality water in the Yakima River Basin spans jurisdictional boundaries and the multiple purposes for which it is used. Given the uncertainty of this supply, careful planning for competing needs is critical. Just as no single solution exists, no agency or entity, working alone, can hope to meet the need. Therefore, a balance must be struck between increasing storage, conscientious conservation efforts, and best management practices. Working cooperatively, sharing resources and sharing responsibilities will allow the greatest benefit to all water users, both instream and diversionary, within the Yakima basin. Most importantly, successful implementation of the Watershed Management Plan is dependent on the commitment and support of water users and participants in the basin. This will be facilitated by planned actions, measurable outcomes, the creative and flexible use of a variety of water management strategies, and methods to monitor outcomes, as outlined in Tables 4.2.1 – 4.2.6. 3.3 STRATEGY FOR DIP IMPLEMENTATION: “LEAD” AND “OTHER”
RESPONSIBILITIES The Watershed Management Plan proposed generic actions that fall within the responsibilities established by state law for individual entities and designated “Lead” and “Other,” supporting, responsibilities. The WRAC has relied on agencies’ internal, long-range plans and/or direct communications as a basis for indicating specific actions on implementing partners individual spreadsheets (Appendix B). In this way, staff will have been designated and budgets adjusted or outside funding secured or sought. It is recognized actions cannot be implemented without adequate funding. “Lead” was designated for two categories of responsibility:
• Lead coordinator for multi- agency/entity activities • Project lead as coordinator for project implementation
“Other” is designated for contributing partners with varying levels of responsibility. When integrating individual implementation partner spreadsheets into the Coordinated Actions Tables (DIP sections 4.2.1-4.2.6) the designations of “Lead” and “Other” were omitted. The primary purpose of these tables is to show which partners are working on specific proposed Plan elements and which partners are
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working on the same or associated elements. The Coordinated Tables are the central focus of the DIP and are intended to help promote the needed discussion, coordination, and cooperation required to avoid duplication and lead to the successful implementation of the Watershed Management Plan. The following is a brief summary of lead and other responsibilities from the list of Table 8-1 (WMP, p. 8-7). The summary is intended to reflect the substance of the Watershed Management Plan. A complete description of proposed responsibilities can be found in the text of the Plan.
• County Responsibilities: Counties will assume leadership roles to review plans, ordinances, programs, and standards within their jurisdictional areas to ensure consistency in local government programs in order to protect habitat conditions consistent with habitat strategy, and to manage stormwater in municipal and industrial areas consistent with surface water quality strategy. Counties will also co-lead with cities and other entities to encourage and facilitate the establishment of new or expanded public water systems and to consolidate supply for new development in order to discourage the proliferation of new individual household wells within urban growth nodes and areas of rural population concentration. In addition, they will cooperate with other entities to improve the long-term monitoring and managing of aquifer water levels.
• City Responsibilities: Cities will generally lead in managing water supply,
wastewater, stormwater and wellhead protection areas and in defining specific groundwater management actions within their jurisdictions. They will also update land use regulations to protect habitat conditions, and review reuse opportunities during utility plan updates.
• Irrigation District Responsibilities: Irrigation districts will assume a
leadership role in identifying projects to enhance water quality and habitat conditions and seeking funding to implement them. Together with the US Bureau of Reclamation, they will focus on efficiency projects. In addition, irrigation districts will coordinate with other agencies in support of additional storage and will assist individual landowners to improve irrigation and cropland management.
• Counties, Cities, and Irrigation Districts an others will work together to
provide input to the application of the USGS study and in the development of any programs pertaining to the use and management of groundwater and will seek funding, help develop public education programs in support of water supply and quality actions, and participate in interagency coordination.
• Conservation District Responsibilities: Conservation districts will take the
lead in working with landowners to implement best management practices
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(BMP) and projects that improve irrigation and cropland management and reduce livestock impacts consistent with habitat and water quality strategies. Also, they will participate in efforts to improve understanding of watershed problems and solutions, expand monitoring activities, provide public education related to water quality issues, and identify projects and seek funding supporting water quality and habitat enhancement.
• State Agency Responsibilities: State agencies include Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Washington Department of Health (WDOH), Washington Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), and Washington Department of Agriculture (WDOA). For purposes of DIP development, Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) leads the state agencies. The state agencies will continue to fulfill their mandated roles through current and future programs. In addition, they will participate in interagency coordination forums as appropriate and support and encourage related efforts by cities, counties and other agencies through research, funding, and other avenues.
• Washington State University Responsibilities: WSU will cooperate with
other entities to improve understanding of watershed problems and solutions, seek funding for research efforts related to agricultural impacts, improve public awareness of water issues, assess susceptibility of supplies to contamination, implement technical strategies to minimize land use impacts on supplies, and will support and participate in interagency coordination.
• County Agency Responsibilities: County agencies include County Health
Districts (CHD) and County Conservancy Boards (CB). The county agencies will continue their state mandated roles through current and future programs.
3.4 MUNICIPAL WATER RIGHTS HOLDERS 3.4.1 Inchoate Water Rights Inchoate water rights are rights held by a municipal system that are not currently in use. A municipal system is defined by Chapter 90.03.015 RCW as the beneficial use of water for: (1) 15 or more residential service connections or for providing residential use of water for a nonresidential population that is, on average, at least 25 people for at least 60 days/year; (2) for governmental or governmental proprietary purposes by a city, town, public utility district, county, sewer district, or water district; or (3) indirectly for the purposes in (1) or (2) of this subsection through the delivery of treated or raw water to a public water system for such use.
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Chapter 90.82.048 RCW directs the WRAC (a) to address the future use of existing water rights not currently in use for municipal water supply purposes and (b) to include holders of these rights in determining timelines and milestones of the DIP. This assures that the WRAC considers additional, authorized water demands on municipal systems and how those demands will be met. The WRAC must also take into account how use of those rights will be addressed when implementing instream flow strategies. In the case of the Yakima River, consideration needs to be given as to how use of inchoate groundwater water rights, which are potentially in continuity with surface water, may impact instream flows. See an additional discussion on inchoate water rights in Appendix J. In October 2006, representatives of Group A (municipal) water systems in WRIAs 37, 38 and the jurisdictional areas of Yakima County in WRIA 39 received a letter describing Phase 4 implementation planning and inviting their participation in the process. Washington State Department of Health maintains a list of water systems on their website which was the source of this information (http://www4.doh.wa.gov/sentryinternet/intro.aspx). Department of Health data indicate 135 Group A water systems in WRIA 37, 57 in WRIA 38, and 20 in 39. A listing of these Group A water systems is included in Appendix H-2. A copy of the letter is included in Appendix H-1. Because the Yakama Nation had discontinued participation in the planning process, 13 Group A water system located on tribal lands were not contacted. Communication with participating systems continued throughout the development of the DIP. 3.5 COORDINATION TO AVOID DUPLICATION The best means for avoiding duplication or inconsistency of efforts in implementing the actions of the Plan is coordination facilitated by the DIP and communication between the diverse membership of the WRAC. Implementing partners’ spreadsheets are included in the DIP (Appendix B-1 – B-9). Presentations by implementing partners at WRAC meetings provide a forum for learning about the activities and priorities of other agencies and for determining with whom coordination may be needed or encouraged. The coordinated actions tables (Tables 4.2.1-4.2.6) encourage and specify coordination between particular entities. Other possible strategies to avoid duplication and inconsistencies are:
• Advise WRAC members of County planning activities such as critical areas ordinance, future water supply and land use planning.
• Advise WRAC members of TMDL development schedules. • Continue the water quality monitoring activities and contacts that were
presented by South Yakima Conservation District (see Appendix G). • CA / WRAC may facilitate future water quality monitoring actions • Following completion of the TMDLs, there may be a need to develop a
WRAC Water Quality Work Group with Ecology. Currently, Ecology’s TMDL work groups are the primary mechanism for entities to communicate about water quality.
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• YBWRA staff and Yakima Basin Fish and Wildlife Recovery Board staff coordinate on habitat/fish related issues and actions.
3.6 OVERSIGHT Coordination and oversight involve several interrelated activities including seeking funding sources, coordinating actions between implementing entities, tracking progress toward implementation milestones and goals, responding to public needs and concerns, and making adjustments as new information and priorities are established. The IGA guides these processes and defines roles and responsibilities. 3.6.1 YBWRA Oversight Responsibilities (from IGA, Appendix E)
• Provide intergovernmental coordination and communication • Receive and administer grants and funds; identify and seek additional funding
sources • Support specific plan strategies that have multiple, basin-wide benefits • Monitor plan implementation and the development of a DIP • Serve as information clearinghouse for agencies and individuals with
implementation responsibilities • Identify issues/barriers to be addressed • Provide targeted public outreach and coordinate focused outreach as part of
implementing basin-wide strategies • Prepare annual progress report in coordination with the WRAC • Coordinate watershed plan amendments as recommended by the WRAC
3.6.2 WRAC Oversight Responsibilities (from IGA, Appendix E)
• Provide ongoing guidance, stakeholder input, planning, implementation, and advisory functions for the Parties (signatories of IGA)
• Prepare/review and finalize a DIP for submittal to the CA and the counties. • Upon joint approval of a DIP by the Counties, convene twice annually, unless
asked by the YBWRA to convene more frequently, to assess the progress of implementation and identify emerging issues related to implementation
• As presented in Chapter 8 of the Plan, the following are additional specific WRAC oversight responsibilities based on the defined responsibilities listed above:
• Monitor plan implementation • Work with the CA to prepare the annual progress report • Conduct annual plan review and work with the CA on
comprehensive, five-year plan amendments • Work with the CA and other implementing agencies to identify,
frame, and develop solutions for priority management issues, and • Assist the CA in developing outreach, public involvement and
funding strategies for selected actions that have basin-wide benefits
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3.6.3 Implementation Progress Monitoring Monitoring progress of implementation goals and actions is essential to determine whether the overall intent of the Plan is being met. Evaluating progress further allows for effective decision-making and the best use of available resources. The YBWRA will monitor the list of projects included in the DIP that have been completed and those that remain to be completed. The latter will include discrete projects and those that have long-term and on-going schedules.
3.6.4 Plan Updates Both the DIP and the Watershed Management Plan must reflect management priorities within the watershed. These priorities may shift over time with changing population, environmental regulation, land use, and climate conditions. Therefore, the Intergovernmental Agreement specifies the WRAC will convene at least twice annually to assess the progress of implementation and identify issues related to implementation. In addition, Plan review for potential amendments will be conducted annually, and a comprehensive, formal re-opening to identify necessary amendments to the Plan will be conducted every five years by the CA with support from the WRAC. 3.7 MEETING FUTURE NEEDS Planning for major storage, reliable water supply for irrigation on existing irrigated lands, municipal and industrial growth, and instream flows are all interrelated. Many competing factors influence the amount of available water and the ways it may be used. The Plan projected future needs for municipal and industrial water supply for the next 50 years. Current water supply will be insufficient to meet all the anticipated future needs. Providing water for future municipal and industrial use was a priority that is reflected in the recommendation for major storage (Alternative I-1). The Plan recognized a potential conflict between future surface water and groundwater development. Depending on the degree of continuity (connection), removing groundwater may reduce surface waters. Consequently, it is recommended that new groundwater development be limited to selected priority uses such as domestic supply (Alternative II-2). However, it is recognized that this alternative alone couldn’t meet the objectives of future water supply and economic prosperity. Therefore, this recommendation was made with the understanding that an additional supply of water, through increased storage, would be required to meet future water needs in the Yakima River Basin. Providing a surface water supply through increased storage could make water available for municipal surface water diversions or for groundwater withdrawals. This water exchange strategy would provide stored water for instream flow
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management purposes (i.e., fisheries/habitat) to offset municipal groundwater withdrawals. Without increasing the water supply through significantly larger storage capacity, meeting the diverse water needs of the valley will prove challenging. Equally challenging, however, is determining the best way to provide that additional water and overcoming the obstacles that stand in the way. 4.0 ACTION TABLES 4.1 STATE IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERS State Agency Participation The intent of this section is to define the current and future roles for the state agencies that have participated in the development of the Yakima River Basin Watershed Management Plan and subsequently the Detailed Implementation Plan per Chapter 90.82 RCW. The content of this section is a summation of the documents and spreadsheets that each of the participating state agencies has agreed to through a collaborative effort with the WRAC (formerly, Planning Unit) for the Yakima Basin. Currently, the participating state agencies are:
• Washington Department of Ecology (State Agency Caucus lead agency) • Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife • Washington State Department of Health • Washington State Department of Agriculture • Washington State Department of Natural Resources
While other state agencies (not listed above) may voluntarily choose to support or participate in the implementation activities of the Yakima Basin Watershed Plan, their involvement is not addressed in this Detailed Implementation Plan. The state agencies recognize that their continued involvement and participation is purely voluntary and that no formal obligations (per RCW 90.82.130(3) or formal commitments have been established through approval of the Yakima River Basin Watershed Management Plan (January, 2003) or this DIP. The WRAC membership acknowledges that the level of involvement/participation varies with the participating state agencies. Some of the state agencies will undertake actions that support the priorities contained within the DIP through implementation of existing state programs (e.g., Ecology: TMDLs and permit programs; WDFW: Yakima Basin Salmon Recovery Plan). Wherever possible these agencies are committed to evaluating the Watershed Plan as their projects
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or programs proceed and to modifying programs when appropriate to achieve consistency. With other agencies, such as DNR, their ability to commit to formal participation or modify existing programs is currently restricted by resource limitations or by strict compliance with existing programs, plans and policies. However, the WRAC recognizes that where these limitations exist, the goals and objectives of those state programs focus on some of the same goals and objectives that are identified in the Watershed Plan and this DIP. Therefore, the WRAC recognizes the current variability in participation by the state agencies, as well as the importance of tracking the progress of state agencies and seeking increased involvement and participation at a later date as resources allow. The WRAC also recognizes that participation and the ability to undertake actions by state agencies may be restricted by resources/funding availability. Also, additional data/technical information, authorizations/permits or development of rules and policies may be necessary before state agencies are able to undertake some of the actions contained in the DIP. With this understood, the agencies listed above (with the exception of DNR currently) are committed to coordinating with the WRAC, participating local governments and organizations, and participating federal agencies when developing and implementing state programs, rules and policies that may affect the Yakima Basin. DNR has certain public input/interaction requirements that exist in their own rules, reporting requirements and plans. DNR recognizes that the WRAC may choose to track DNR actions and projects via the existing DNR protocols for public interaction. The State’s participation in the development of this DIP and in implementation activities should not be considered a pre-approval of permits, approvals and authorizations required for the implementation of actions and projects included in the DIP. Spreadsheets of individual state agencies are included in Appendix B-9. 4.2 COORDINATED ACTIONS TABLES
The actions of all participating entities have been integrated under the proposed action on Tables 4.2.1 – 4.2.6.
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Support habitat enhancement 7.0
Provide watershed information as requested
Coordinate & exchange information w/ YBFWRB
YBFWRB, CA
Support existing forums
Coordinate with YBFWRB, USBR and others
CA
Support implementation of YBFWR Plan & YBSR Plan
Yakima County
Provide technical review & assistance to identify enhancement projects (YBFWRB, MCRFEG, TYAHP, YRABWEP, YKFP, etc.) and where applicable implement & manage habitat restoration and enhancement projects (Habitat Team & Fish Program)
Ongoing WDFW
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Support habitat enhancement 7.0
Administer and enforce Washington’s Hydraulic Code to protect existing habitat and mitigate for lost habitat and fish life for projects that influence the river bed and flow of state waters and that impact fish life. Provide technical review & assistance to other permitting agencies (Habitat Team & Enforcement Program)
Ongoing WDFW
HABITAT: PROTECT EXISTING HIGH QUALITY HABITATS
Road / trail impact management to protect existing high-quality habitats 7.1a
Identify sediment sources and fish passage barriers
Annual road/trail condition surveys
Plan improvement projects
Removal of significant passage barriers
USFS
Work to remove barriers (culverts) associated with roads
SCWRC&D
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Watershed headwaters protection and projects to protect existing high-quality habitats 7.1b
Support of acquisitions of Tieton Checkerboard, others. Forest resource lands protection under current GMA comp plan. Existing CAO & SMP protections
See listed Yakima County land regulation strategies (7.2d, 7.5a)
See listed Yakima County land regulation strategies (7.2d, 7.5a)
See listed Yakima County land regulation strategies (7.2d, 7.5a)
Yakima County
Support YBFWRB and YBSRB and proposed actions to protect high quality habitats
Benton County Funded
Grants from SRFB ESA, anadromous salmon
SCWRC&D
Manage wilderness areas to protect water quality and aquatic resources
Monitor impacts of recreation use
Identify areas needing restoration
Develop restoration projects and adjust management to mitigate impacts from high use
USFS
HABITAT: PROTECT / ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Flow related actions: protect/ enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2a
Trust program in association with Water Transfers Work Group, YRBWEP & YTAHP
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
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Flow related actions to protect/enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2a
Storage feasibility study EDT & Wetted perimeter analysis (5 area habitat improvement)
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing USBR
Acquisition program for priority reaches
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing USBR YRBWEP funding
Continue to participate and provide technical review and assistance as projects are proposed and implemented and, where applicable, implement and manage in-stream flow restoration projects (Water Team & Habitat Team)
Ongoing WDFW
WDOT – Naches Reach Analysis & Mgmt Plan (same as Lower Naches coordination Project)
City of Yakima
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Flow related actions to protect/enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2a
Administration & oversight of Yakima Tributary Access & Habitat Program (YTAHP)
Implement 07 Scope of Work
Continue through 09
Seek additional funds
SCWRC&D
Funded to 09 W/ BPA, WDFS, CDS & LAND-OWNERS
Screening
Design & install technically approved intake screens
SCWRC&D
Water quality actions to protect/enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2b
Water Star Grass Abatement in lower Yakima River
Secured funding to test removal options
X Secure additional funding
Secure additional funding
BCD $30K SRB funding
Feasibility work on removal of Water Stargrass in mainstem Yakima
SCWRC&D
TMDL and permitting programs
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Passage barrier improvements to protect/ enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2c
Continue to work w/ co-managers, landowners & others to identify passage needs. Continue to participate & provide technical review & assistance as projects are proposed & implemented (e.g., YTAHP, Fish Passage TWG, Storage Dam Passage Team) Where applicable, implement & manage passage & access restoration projects (Habitat Team, Fish Program, TAPPS)
Ongoing WDFW
Lower Naches River Coordination Project See report of Sept 2005
Water right transfer & Ranney well relocation (transferred 2000 gpm to Kissel Well)
X Drill New well City of Yakima (w/ Ecology approval)
Fruitvale & Old Union Canal Co Diversion relocation
City of Yakima
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Passage barrier improvements to protect/ enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2c
Sulphur Creek Wasteway passage barrier project
Participate w/ RSBOJC
SVID
Obtain permits for fish barrier, end of Sulphur drain $346,000 Construction 2008
Fish barrier, end of Sulphur Drain (if delayed)
RID
Design 2007 Construction 2008
RSBOJC
YRBWEP: $200K RSBOJC: &100K
See: Columbia River pump exchange / Columbia River New Water Right (3.2a) This would improve instream flows from Chandler Diversion to the Columbia River
KID
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Passage barrier improvements to protect/ enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2c
Assist all affected landowners w/ compliance issues related to ESA and state requirements regarding fish species on privately held lands w/in geographic priority areas
Provide technical assistance and financial incentives to provide for screened diversions, removal of barriers and to improve habitat
Fully implement Tributary Team Plans, appropriate sections of Yakima sub-basin Plan, develop incentive programs, and technical assistance programs
NYCD SCWRC&D
Barrier removal to allow fish passage
SCWRC&D
Reservoir dam passage study (tech feasibility study)
Complete FS spring 2008
EIS to follow reintroduction plan
USBR
Coordinate with fish co-managers and others on comprehensive fish plan
Coordinate with fish co-managers and others on comprehensive fish plan
W/ environmental (SEPA/NEPA) documentation - 2009
USBR
Other Roza Dam – passage improvement / enhancement
Final design - 2007 Budget 2010 (?) USBR Funding: BPA & others
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Passage barrier improvements 7.2c _____________ Regulate land use/update land use regulations to protect and enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2d
YTID diversion dam – passage improvement / enhancement
Bid 2007 Construction 2007/8
USBR Funding: USBR
Amon Creek Wasteway issue resolution on barrier v passage
Assessment & Planning
Future design Future construction
USBR, KID
Protect existing habitat using CAO & SMP
Updates to CAO (2007) and SMP (2008)
Do outreach to inform the public and property owners re the value of, and the state of, the resources and the “why” of protective measures/regs. Integrate the outreach with the outreach program activities being done by the YBWRMP & the YBFWRB
Benton County
Partial funding re CAO and SMA updates
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Regulate land use/update land use regulations to protect and enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2d
Existing CAO and SMP in effect that protect habitat functions
Updates to CAO and SMP to be finalized in 07. Regulatory consistency improved by integrating CAO & SMP reqs. to be similar, and by adopting regional CAO & SMP for both cities and county. Updated regs. use science to protect habitat.
Review future development for compliance with CAO & SMP to protect existing habitat
Regular updates to regs to incorporate new science
Yakima County Funded
Yakima County Naches River Flood Hazard Management Plan
Coordinate with county planning
City of Yakima
Implement forest plan standards for riparian areas
Ongoing
Monitor implementation and effectiveness of standards and BMPs
USFS
TMDLs Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
TMDLs/CWA or 90.48 regulation as necessary
Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
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HABITAT: ENHANCE DOWNSTREAM REACHES & CONNECT ASSOCIATED FLOODPLAINS IN TRIBUTARY MAINSTEM REACHES .
Improve instream flow management to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3a
Storage Feasibility Study See 3.1d.1 (Support w/ land and water acquisition)
See Yakima Basin Storage Feasibility Study 3.1d.1 Round Table confirmation of study criteria
X
USBR
Biological assessment ESA effect decision
NOAA / USFWS Agency review
Biological Opinion NOAA / USFWS
USBR
Assist all affected landowners w/ compliance issues related to the ESA and state requirements regarding fish species on privately held lands w/in NYCD’s geographic priority areas
Provide technical assistance and financial incentives to provide for screened diversions, removal of barriers and to improve habitat
Fully implement Tributary Team Plans, implement appropriate sections of the Yakima Sub-basin Plan, develop incentive programs, and develop technical assistance programs
NYCD SCWRC&D
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve instream flow management to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3a
Support improvements: Trust program Resource dependent
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve off-channel connectivity to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3b
Continue to work with the co-managers, landowners and others to identify needs and opportunities for connectivity. Continue to participate and provide technical review and assistance as projects are proposed and implemented (e.g., YBFWRB, YKFP, YTAHP, etc.). Where applicable implement and manage off-channel connectivity and floodplain restoration projects (Habitat Team)
Ongoing WDFW
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve off-channel connectivity to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3b
Update land use regulations within jurisdictional area Reduce violations of existing ordinances
Updates to CAO and SMP to be finalized in early 07. To the extent practical, integrate science from the WP, SRP and SBPs
Initiate focused public outreach to reduce violations of existing ordinances. Adopt comp. plan policies & amendments to existing CAO & SMP ordinances that enable creating of a “package(s)” of complementary land use controls / options/ incentives that can be applied in conjunction w/ tools/funding available through the YBFWRB, YBWRMA, RFEG, BPA, BCD, etc. to projects that involve critical resources and LFs identified in the SBP & SRP at the time of site-planning review. (See spreadsheet, Appendix B-2, for further details)
Benton County
Partial funding re CAO & SMA updates
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve off-channel connectivity to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3b
Existing Yakima County-wide Flood Control Zone District (FCZD) projects Douglas Wrecking Yard, Lower Naches Coordination, Gap to Gap Levee Pullback, Ahtanum Mission, etc. Project assistance and acquisition thru Co. Non-Regulatory Program.
Future Flood Control Zone District Projects - Rambler's Park, Yakima Water Treatment Plant reach, Actions in Wide Hollow Ahtanum CFHMP. Seek funding for implementation of habitat projects with Yakima County as project proponent. Project assistance and acquisition thru Co. Non-Regulatory Program.
Yakima County
FCAAP, SRFB, COE, NOAA W/ LAND-OWNERS, USFS, CD, WDFW, WDOT
Support implementation of YBFWR Plan YBSR Plan
Yakima County
Remove irrigation diversions which may impede off channel habitat and replace with updated structures
SCWRC&D
Water quality enhancement 7.3c
Support YRBWEP implementation through CAG & YBJB
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing YTID
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Water quality enhancement to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3c
Water Star Grass Abatement in lower Yakima River
Secured funding to test removal options
X Secure additional funding
Secure additional funding
BCD $30K SRB funding
Assist all affected landowners w/ compliance issues related to the ESA and state requirements regarding fish species on privately held lands w/in NYCD’s geographic priority areas
Fully implement Tributary Team Plans, implement appropriate sections of the Yakima Sub-basin Plan, develop incentive programs, and develop technical assistance programs
NYCD
State trust program State non-point plan Resource dependent
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Riparian area improvement to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3d
Continue to work w/ co-managers, landowners & others to identify riparian restoration opportunities. Continue to participate & provide technical review & assistance as projects are proposed & implemented (e.g., YBFWRB, YKFP, TYAHP, etc.) & where applicable, implement & manage riparian restoration projects (Habitat team)
Ongoing WDFW
Apply local regs to protect Critical Area resource functions
See 7.3b & 7.4b for County/ cities. For other than “protection:” Livestock fencing program/ incentives. Riparian & floodplain restoration projects
Benton County
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Riparian area improvements to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3d
Assist all affected landowners w/ compliance issues related to the ESA and state requirements regarding fish species on privately held lands w/in NYCD’s geographic priority areas
Provide technical assistance and financial incentives to provide for screened diversions, removal of barriers and to improve habitat
Fully implement Tributary Team Plans, implement appropriate sections of the Yakima Sub-basin Plan, develop incentive programs, and develop technical assistance programs
NYCD
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
In-channel complexity actions to enhance downstream reaches & connect associated floodplains 7.3e
To the extent that local permits, etc. are necessary, the County is supportive
See 7.3b, 7.4b
Work with & through YBRSRB, YBWRA board, non-profits, etc., to assist in identifying locations for such projects and certain land use related logistics for accomplishing them
Benton County
See habitat project strategies listed under 7.3b
Yakima County
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
In-channel complexity actions to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3e
Continue to work w/ co-managers, landowners & others to identify restoration opportunities. Continue to participate & provide technical review & assistance as projects are proposed & implemented (e.g., YBFWRB, YKFP, YTAHP, etc.). Where applicable, implement & manage in-channel complexity enhancement projects (Habitat Team)
Ongoing WDFW
Other improvements to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3f
Participate & provide technical review & assistance as projects are proposed and implemented and, where applicable, implement & manage enhancement projects
Ongoing WDFW
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
HABITAT: ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL AQUATIC HABITATS .
Improve instream flow management 7.4a
See # 7.2a
WDFW
See actions listed under # 7.3a
USBR
Biological assessment ESA effect decision
NOAA / USFWS Agency review
Biological Opinion NOAA / USFWS
USBR
Improve off-channel connectivity 7.4b
See # 7.3b WDFW
See # 7.3b Benton County
See # 7.3b SCWRC&D
Water quality enhancement 7.4c
See actions listed under 7.3c
BCD
See strategies listed under 7.3c
NYCD
TMDLs Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Riparian area improvement 7.4d
See strategies & actions listed under 7.3d
WDFW
See actions listed under 7.3d
Benton County
Habitat enhancement at WDFW Byron Ponds with treated wastewater effluent
Pond expansion to east Game Pond
City of Grandview
$2 M NAWCA grant w/ WDFW
Effluent delivery – 1998 Ducks Unlimited funded pipeline
City of Grandview
$40,000 pipeline
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Riparian area improvements to enhance degraded but functional aquatic habitats 7.4d
See strategies listed under 7.3d
NYCD
Enhance riparian conditions associated with barrier and screening projects and projects for bank stabilization and shading
SCWRC&D
Identify and implement restoration projects
Implement projects and management actions to mitigate impacts from increased recreation use
USFS
In-channel complexity actions to enhance degraded but functional aquatic habitats 7.4e
See # 7.3e Benton County
See habitat project strategies listed under 7.3e
See habitat project strategies listed under 7.3e
Yakima County
See actions & strategies listed under 7.3e
WDFW
Other improvements 7.4f
See actions & strategies listed under 7.3f
WDFW
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
HABITAT: PROTECT EXISTING HABITAT CONDITIONS FROM FURTHER DEGRADATION
Regulate land use to protect existing habitat conditions from further degradation 7.5a
See # 7.2d Benton County
Partial funding re CAO and SMA updates
See #7.2d regarding actions on CAO & SMP regulations
Yakima County Funded
Being done as part of critical areas ordinance adoption by county 2007
City of Yakima
Assist land occupiers to comply w/ regulatory programs under Ecology, WDNR & WDFW
Continue SYCD
Implement forest plan standards for riparian areas
Ongoing USFS
Evaluate/ regulate water use impacts 7.5b
Water Transfer Work Group reviews
Water transfers Ongoing USBR
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Evaluate/ regulate water use impacts to protect existing habitat conditions from further degradation 7.5b
River operations work group
Annually review winter incubation flows/spring migration flows
USBR
TMDLs Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Continue to support & provide technical expertise to groups and programs that evaluate water use impacts. Administer & enforce Washington’s Hydraulic Code to help ensure that projects that influence the bed and the flow of state waters do not adversely affect fish life (Habitat Team & Enforcement Program)
Ongoing WDFW
Focus on non-point pollution 7.5c
Focus on non-point source pollution Review/comment on proposed habitat projects
CA
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Focus on non- point pollution to protect existing habitat conditions from further degradation 7.5c
Support BCD re agriculture. Control development runoff on-site
Benton County Funding ??
Stormwater management study
Development of stormwater program and its capital and educational elements
Source control and monitoring program as component of stormwater NPDES permit requirements
Yakima County Partially funded
Provide technical review & assistance to Ecology and other entities to improve water quality
Ongoing WDFW
Design and implement BMPs for all forest management activities
Ongoing
Monitor implementation and effectiveness of BMPs
USFS
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
HABITAT: IMPROVE WATERSHED-WIDE INFORMATION BASE
Improve information base 7.6
YBSRP completed 2006 Joined YBFWRB 2006 Facilitate public participation, outreach (e.g., at workshops) and dialogue between various local interests, participate w/ YBFWRB & YBWRA. County staff be liaison w/ city staff (Not yet implemented)
x
If YBWRA board desires, integrate with the YBFWRB’s basin-wide integrated public outreach program to bring to the local public and shoreline property owners policy objectives, information/data sets and implementation plans of the WMP & the YBSRP to foster understanding, support & participation
Benton County Partially funded
YBSRP completed Joined YBFWRB 2006 Facilitate County Workshop(s) to develop more detailed habitat enhancement strategies at the county or subbasin level
x x
Work in cooperation w/ YBFWRB and others on educational program
Yakima County Partially funded
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve watershed-wide information base 7.6
Provide Salmon In The Classroom
SYCD BCD
Develop & update data management tools (e.g., SHIAPP & EDT) Continue to update/ maintain/ support efforts to maintain existing databases, plans & management tools
Ongoing WDFW
Habitat assessment to improve watershed-wide information base 7.6a
Water Star Grass Abatement in lower Yakima River
Secured funding to test removal options
X Secure additional funding
Secure additional funding
BCD 30K SRB funding
YTAHP (team) Inventory 280 miles of tribs in Yakima & Kittitas 04
X Refine database & prioritize actions/ projects
SCWRC&D
YTAHP (team) Inventory 280 miles of tribs in Yakima & Kittitas 04
Ongoing monitoring Seek funding SCWRC&D
YTAHP (team) Inventory 280 miles of tribs in Yakima & Kittitas 04
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Habitat assessment to improve watershed-wide information base 7.6a
Stanford Study
Implement storage feasibility study habitat analysis 12/08
USBR
YRBWEP Land-water acquisition
$ need USBR
Feasibility Study – see 3.1d.1
USBR
Habitat assessment of Granger Drain
USGS
TMDLs Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Continue to assess habitat conditions to the extend funding allows, and leverage this effort through cooperative partnerships with others (e.g., YBFWRB, YKFP, YTAHP, SOAC, etc.) **a fundamental mission component
Ongoing WDFW
Monitor aquatic habitats 7.6b
Water Star Grass Abatement in lower Yakima River
Secured funding to test removal options
X Secure additional funding
Secure additional funding
BCD 30K SRB funding
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Monitor aquatic habitats to improve watershed-wide information base 7.6b
YTAHP (team) Inventory 280 miles of tribs in Yakima & Kittitas 04
X Refine database & prioritize actions/ projects
SCWRC&D
Ongoing monitoring Seek funding SCWRC&D
Continue to monitor aquatic habitat conditions through science programs, local biologist and through cooperative partnerships (e.g., YBFWRB, YKFP, TYAHP, SOAC, etc)
Ongoing WDFW
Flow monitoring Ongoing USBR
Dam passage habitat
Assessment for potential benefits Complete FS – 2008
Complete EIS – 2009
USBR
Maintain fish counting facilities
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing USBR
Inventory habitat types with stream survey program
Continue to survey uncompleted streams
Repeat on approx. 20 year cycle
USFS
TMDLs Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
HABITAT: MEASURE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS
Focus on habitat conditions 7.7a
YTAHP ongoing effectiveness monitoring
Seek funding & refine protocols
SCWRC&D
See actions listed under 5.8a
WDFW
Monitor effectiveness of enhancement projects
Monitor recently completed projects
Repeat on 5 to 10 year cycle
USFS
HABITAT: ENSURE WATER QUALITY AND HABITAT STANDARDS REFLECT NATURAL REGIONAL CONDITIONS
Improve information and criteria 7.8a
Storage feasibility study (Model temperature below reservoirs & in lower river system)
Model flow releases (EDT input): 2008 River operations modeling (improve tool): 2008
USBR
Continue to support and provide technical review & expertise to entities and programs that work on water quality standards
Ongoing WDFW
Monitor effectiveness of forest plan standards
Annually monitor selected standards
Adjust standards if necessary
USFS
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies co
mp Immediate
Priorities com
p Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years co
mp Long-Term
Actions com
p Implementing Partner
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.1 OVERALL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION . INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP)
First year implementation planning: 1. Administration 2. Contact group A water users 3. Establish WRAC 4. Complete DIP
x x
CA Ecology grant
Watershed Management Plan Implementation
Plan
implementation
Plan implementa-tion
CA
PURSUE ADDITIONAL FUNDING
Prepare grant applications to obtain 90.82 funds for implementation and administration
Year 1: reimbursement requests Year 2: Obtain year 2 funding Oct 2007
Obtain 3rd – 5th year funding
Obtain ongoing state funding for 90.82 operations & projects
CA
Admin: state 90.82 CCW projects & WQ planning
MONITOR PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Annual review of DIP actions by WRAC w/ implementing partners
Dec 2007 report Dec 2008 report
Ongoing
CA
PREPARE ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
WRAC with director prepare annual progress report
1. Reports: 2007/08 2. Update scope of work
1. Annual reports 2. Annual scope of work updates
Ongoing
CA
COORDINATE WATERSHED PLAN UPDATES
Schedule 5-year plan updates as needed
Review Plan / identify issues for required updates
To be determined
CA
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Information Clearinghouse- surface water 3.0
Provide watershed information as requested
Participate in USBR Round Table
X
CA
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: STORAGE
Support design and construction of storage projects 3.1
Ongoing political and financial support for storage study and YBSA
Continued support
Continued support
Project implementa-tion
Benton County Yakima County
Partially funded
Draft EIS and Work Plan to be completed by 2008 and finals for both by 2009
Ongoing
?
?
Ecology/ USBR
Reregulation reservoir 1,200 ac/ft
Design
Construction Completion date unknown
RID
RID funds ~$10M Currently in land acquisition, may be delayed
Seek state authorization & funding to match fed $ for storage study 3.1a
Support state funding requests: 1. USBR study 2. Pine Hollow
To be determined
Seek match for storage construction funding
CA
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Seek state authorization & funding to match federal $ for storage study 3.1a
Participate in and track Columbia River Management Program for basin funding opportunities
1.Participate w/ Columbia River Commissioner’s Advisory Group (CRCAG) 2. Participate in Policy Advisory Group (PAG)
CA
Funding available through June 2007
Work w/ Ecology & Legislature for future funding
Work w/ Ecology & Legislature for future funding
USBR
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: STORAGE (CONTINUED)
Seek authorization and funding from Congress to conduct feasibility studies, prepare environmental review for additional storage 3.1b
Yakima Basin Storage study Start 2003
Authorization to be determined – 2009
USBR
Provide seed funding in support of storage 3.1c
Funding to YBSA
Annual funding
Benton (previously) & Yakima Counties, City of Yakima
Funding for 2007: Yakima Counties, City of Yakima (see 3.5a-city of Yakima)
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Complete Yakima Basin Storage Study 3.1d.1
Feasibility Study (FS) & EIS completed by 2008 Record of decision
USBR
Support existing forums
Review progress on USBR/Ecology storage study & EIS & Pine Hollow storage study
CA
See actions listed under 3.1 Ongoing
Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Complete Pine Hollow Reservoir Study 3.1d.2
Will provide assistance & facilitation when a water rights agreement pertaining to water availability is reached by the major water rights holders and upon request from the same. State funding is currently available to move forward with final assessment/ planning work.
?
Ecology
Continue aquifer storage & recovery project 3.1e
On hold but still active
Obtain permits and test
First well in 2012 Second in 2014
City of Yakima
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Review existing flow management regime, identify opportunities to enhance instream flows for fish and implement where possible 3.1f
Storage Feasibility Study See 3.1d.1
Complete w/ FS in 2008
USBR
Assist in identifying areas to enhance flows and support instream flow enhancement efforts 3.1h
WDFW has and will continue to participate in identifying and prioritizing instream flow enhancement projects (Water Team and Habitat Team) and support other agency efforts to improve instream flow (e.g., Ecology, USBR, YRBWEP, CAG, etc)
Ongoing
WDFW
By 2009, Cowiche Basin will yield enough water for legal uses and fish and wildlife needs
By 2006, implement programs / actions that benefit instream flows See 3.4b
NYCD
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Work with USBR to implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements, design and construction 3.2a
Replace open ditch irrigation with low pressure pipe
BID
Total cost 4 projects: $1,026,668.76 10% Buena ID 90% cost share
Construct concrete control structures for access and cleaning
BID
Install flow meter at diversion
BID
NSID/Wapatox Canal
Feasibility Study
Selection of preferred option—negotiate agreement Final design & bidding
NSID
Canal lining; Line ~1 mile of lateral 2 canal
Canal lining; Line ~1 mile of lateral 2 canal
Ongoing Ongoing CID 30% State (Ref 38) & 70% local
Implement water use efficiency projects identified in conservation plan of Oct 2004 or by district
Seal and refurbish main canal 1 ½ mile/year
KID $1.25M/yea District funds 2006
Delivery system metering
Install flow controls and flow meters
Install delivery system improvements
KID
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Work with USBR to implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements, design and construction 3.2a
Clay line the canal for leakage/flow control by ID crew
KID District O & M funds
Work with Ecology Columbia River Water Resources Mgmt. Program on water right permits for alternative pumped supply & funding for implementation
KID
Work with USBR on Columbia River pump-exchange feasibility study or alternative
Develop Columbia River water right alternatives for evaluation and implementation w/ better irrigation delivery and Yakima River fish mitigation
KID USBR/ Ecology funding
Develop and formalize “outage” program of planned repairs (non-irrigation season)
Implement and improve
KID
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Work with USBR to implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements, design and construction 3.2a
Sunnyside Canal Improvement Project (SCIP):
SVID
Total project $32M 2005 – 2013 Total conservation 30,000 ac ft: 20,000 to instream flows, 10,000 RSBOJC jr water rights
SCIP reregulation reservoirs: Whitstran MP 23.4 $6.5M est)
X
Pumpkin Center MP 23.4 $6.5M (est.) Design Construction
North Sunnyside MP 23.4 $6.5M (est) Design Construction
SVID
Federal USBOR, YRBWEP – State Rev 38
SCIP supervisory control and data acquisition
Design Construction
SVID
Federal USBOR, YRBWEP – State Rev 38
SCIP canal check structures: 30 automated gates to replace flash board checks
Design Construction
SVID
Federal USBOR, YRBWEP – State Rev 38
Prioritized enclosed conduit projects: $0.5 – 1.0M / year (~500 ac ft/yr)
X 0.5 – 1.0M / year (~500 ac ft/yr)
0.5 – 1.0M / year (~500ac ft/yr)
0.5 – 1.0M / year (~500 ac ft/yr)
SVID
SVID, state, federal. Source and ratio varies
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Work with USBR to implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements, design and construction 3.2a
Add reregulation reservoirs near the tail end of major laterals to recover lateral end spill (funding level determines rate of implementation)
Design Construction
SVID
SVID, state, federal. Source and ratio varies 2.0M (1000 af)
Identify water conservation practices that assist agricultural, small farm & urban water users
Work w/ agency partners in researching and developing improved methods of water conservation practices such as innovative irrigation implementation, control & scheduling
Increase water conservation practices in Benton County to show a 10% improvement in amount of water saved
BCD
Education Project to introduce “Soil Moisture Monitoring Techniques”
Communicate w/ USBR re further work on project & funding. Form “Bridging Headgate” regional team
SCWRC&D
W/ USBR ($55K for 2 yrs), SYCD, RID, LAND-OWNERS
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Work with irrigation districts to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
Conserve domestic water supply by providing (parallel) irrigation piping system w/ SVID / Grandview
Dual water system: Alternate days on irrigation schedule for domestic & irrigation use SVID quarterly meetings
Ongoing Ongoing City of Grandview
Continue investigating purchase of irrigation water rights
Obtain irrigation water to irrigate parks
City of Mabton
Local $
Installing irrigation system w/in city limits to conserve domestic water supply
1000 ft/yr Ongoing
Ongoing City of Moxee
Parallel irrigation piping system w/ Selah-Moxee ID
Start 2007 Complete 2008
City of Moxee $40,000 spent
Irrigation system pipe replacement
Irrigation system pipe replacement
Irrigation system pipe replacement
System pipe replacement
City of Yakima
Local $
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Work with irrigation districts to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
Safety program / prevention strategy
Canal subsidence/ leaks Investigate with ground penetrating radar and infrared photography Prevent encroachment of right of way
KID $50,000/ year
Re-regulation reservoir
Re-regulation reservoir 1,200 ac-ft About $10,000,000 (currently in land acquisition, may be delayed)
RID
Roza Irrigation District funds
Enclosed Conduit System (ECS) 10-12 miles pipe/year
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing RID RID funds $1,200,000/year
Retrofit existing flashboard checkstructures w/ automated Langemann Gates
Mile post 62.4 $75,000
RID
Roza Irrigation District funds
Apply hydrolastic to cracks of concrete lining to seal up leaks
Mile post 60.8 Mile post 61.8 Ongoing, to be determined where
RID Roza Irrigation Dist funds
Develop strategy for replacement of 100 year-old canal delivery system
YTID
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Work with irrigation districts to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
Implement 1995 conservation Plan (205 Addendum) to conserve water for beneficial use and/or return to instream flows
Pipe replacement: 2 miles of failing wood flume (MO 0-9) Line 3 miles of canal
NSID
1.4 miles pressurized pipe (Lat #1)
NSID
Replace & upgrade 9000’ of pipe w/ pressurized pipe (Lower Lat #2)
NSID
Pipe 1.5 miles (#1/NPH Lat)
X NSID
Pipe 5 miles of open canal Replace 2 miles of failing wood pipe (#1/NPH Lat)
NSID
Replace 1.1 mile of wood pipe Pipe 1.7 miles open canal Upgrade other distribution pipe (#3 Lat)
NSID
Line 55 ac-ft re-regulation reservoir (MP 15)
X NSID
Line & rehab main canal (MP 9-15)
NSID
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Work with irrigation districts to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
Identify water conservation practices that assist ag, small farm, and urban water users
Work to secure funding to implement water conservation practices throughout county
Increase conservation practices to show a 10% improvement in amount of water saved by 2010
BCD
Cowiche Basin will yield enough water for legal uses and fish and wildlife needs by 2009
Measure water flows to establish baseline needs Support landowners in meeting water measurement compliance w/ Ecology & WDFW stream flow monitoring
NYCD
Maintain public awareness of programs for on-farm water conservation practices
Continue district newsletter with information updates Conduct irrigation system efficiency analysis Seek funding for irrigation efficiency
Continue seeking funding for irrigation efficiency project implementation (BCD)
Promote on-farm conservation practices
SYCD BCD
See action under 3.2a
SCWRC&D
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Work with irrigation districts to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
YRBWEP Ongoing USBR Ecology funds
SVID See SVID USBR
Benton ID Final design USBR
WIP Possible start ? USBR
Roza ID See RID USBR
Selah-Naches ID Planning USBR CCW
KRD Plan X On hold USBR
Kennewick ID (Pump exchange)
EIS & FS complete 2007
Seek authorization USBR
Federal USBR funding (State Match)
Implement BMPs and projects that improve irrigation and cropland management 3.2c
Develop strategic plan for redistribution / recalibration of service areas within district to serve growth/ new irrigation areas
Ongoing Future project implementation to be determined
KID
New coordination with USBR on internal KID water allotment transfers. Greater flexibility in water transfers from vacant/ non-irrigated to areas of need
Permanent & annual transfer, engineering review, locator services and inspections
KID
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Implement BMPs and projects that improve irrigation and cropland management 3.2c
Work with cities (Richland, Kennewick, West Richland) to provide irrigation services for lands converting from ag to urban use
Address 500-600 new customers per year added to 21,500 existing customers
KID
Provide technical assistance and financial incentives to implement BMPs and projects that improve irrigation efficiency & quality management
Support landowners in development and implementation of on-farm irrigation efficiency and quality improvement projects
Ongoing NYCD
Identify water conservation practices that assist agricultural, small farm and urban water users
Assist county residents w/ implementation of water conservation practices through technical assistance and cost share programs
Increase water conservation practices throughout the county to show a 10% improvement in water saved
BCD
Improve on-farm delivery and crop irrigation efficiency
On-farm loan program: convert from rill to BMP
On-farm loan program: convert from rill to BMP
On-farm loan program: convert from rill to BMP
RSBOJC W/ SVID & RID
CCW loan account $4,000,000
See action under 3.2a
Associated benefits at Irrigation District Level Associated benefits at farm level
SCWRC&D
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve cropland management 3.2c
Provide technical assistance through conservation districts
WSU
Seek funding for research efforts in support of water use efficiency 3.2d
1.Sprinkler uniformity testing and 2. Irrigation scheduling 3. Optimum irrigation level
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing
WSU
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: REUSE
Periodically review reuse opportunities during utility plan updates 3.3b
Review systems over 1000 connections
Ongoing WDOH
Habitat enhancement w/ treated effluent on WDFW lands
Investigate w/ RSBOJC for reuse during drought years
City of Grandview
Plan update Next look in 2010 City of Yakima
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Encourage reuse opportunities 3.3c
Amon Wasteway reuse project to irrigate Local Improvement District (LID) of 1,500 homes
Reduce high groundwater levels
KID
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: WATER RIGHTS TRANSFERS
Process water right transfer / change applications in a timely manner 3.4a
WTWG MOU w/ Ecology to address TWSA & storage
X Negotiate agreement w/ Ecology – 2007
USBR
Two-line permit process
Ongoing – resource dependent
Ongoing – resource dependent
Ongoing – resource dependent
Ecology
Explore source substitution 3.4b
Continue considering Cowiche Creek Water Users Assoc. water exchange project Planning by NYCD
Continue considering: Planning phases: Complete the necessary agreements, contracts and court approval
Continue considering; Construction: Install infrastructure in YTID system Implement by delivering and monitoring water use
Continue considering: Ongoing: deliver & monitor water use
YTID
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Explore source substitution 3.4b
By 2009, Cowiche Basin will yield enough water for legal uses and fish and wildlife needs
Put together agreement and implementation project between Cowiche County Water Users Group & YTID to develop alternate sources of water
NYCD
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: COMMUNICATION / PUBLIC EDUCATION
Design and implement public education program to support storage, efficiency, reuse, and/or transfer actions 3.5a
Support design and implementation of public education program
Regional education coordination consortium
Regional education coordination consortium
CA, Benton County, Yakima County
Not funded
Letter notice to conserve water
PEP in English and Spanish
City of Mabton
Annual report with conservation tips
Promote dual irrigation system as new subdivision requirement
City of Sunnyside
Support storage with funding to YBSA
Annual funding City of Yakima
YBSA activities
City of Yakima
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Design and implement public education program 3.5a
Urbanization Conference
X
Future events on LID formation, developer specs, design & sale of modular irrigation distribution system for maintenance by ID (standardization)
Repeat per requests KID
Coordinator to work w/ users
Web site, Public Agency announcements, news letters, information cd for new customers
KID ½ FTE
Education project to introduce Soil Moisture monitoring techniques (3.2a)
SCWRC&D
Identify water conservation practices that assist small farm and urban water users
Assist county residents w/ knowledge and implementation of xeriscaping techniques to reduce irrigation demands
BCD
Maintain public awareness of need for storage alternatives
Continue district newsletter w/ information updates
Annual newsletter Promote new water storage sources
SYCD
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Participate in interagency coordination forum 3.5b
Support existing forums and establish new forums as needed
Participate in existing YRBWEP & YBSA forums
Ongoing
Support implementa-tion of major storage
CA
Milestone / event reports to agencies & public
Monthly reports Draft EIS 12/07 Final EIS 12/08
USBR
Conservation Advisory Group (CAG)
Semi-annual meetings
USBR
Water Transfer Work Group (WTWG)
Monthly meetings USBR
Dam passage Monthly meetings USBR
River Operations Work Group (ROWG)
Monthly updates USBR
System Operations Advisory Committee (SOAC)
Recommend instream flows to maintain fish life in the Yakima Basin
Roza Dam passage review
Monitor YRBWEP-acquired water
USBR
Develop linear park along canal rights of way
Walking / bikeways along right of way
KID
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid-Term Actions 3 – 5 Years c
om
p
Long-Term Actions com
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.2 SURFACE WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Participate in interagency coordination forum 3.5b
Seek opportunities to collaborate with other agencies to improve conditions in the watershed. Continue to participate in interagency coordination forums upon request. Currently participating in several interagency coordination efforts (e.g., SOAC, YTAHP, YKFP, YBFWRB, etc.)_(Habitat Team, Fish Program)
Ongoing WDFW
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions c
om
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p Implementing
Partner(s) Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.3 GROUND WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Information clearinghouse – ground water resources 4.0
Provide watershed information as requested
Provide information on ground water
CA
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Develop policies or regulations to facilitate establishment of new or expanded public water systems 4.0 (Table 8-1 wording amended to reflect intent of WMP) 4.0
GMA review of subdivisions for adequate water supply. Developers have option to construct own community sewer / septic systems to get higher density in some rural zoning districts
Review land use changes for certification of adequate water supply
In-County discussions re: well use in rural areas for subdivisions, existing undevel. lots, and redevelopment. Consider appropriate changes to policies & regs. Look at linking Utility Planning to development process for smaller devels. like subdivisions.
Participate in the policy discussions surrounding the USGS / USBR / YN / Ecology Groundwater study to determine the ability to develop new, non-exempt groundwater sources for utilities
Yakima County
Develop policies regarding exempt wells 4.0
For plats, discussion of adopting regs that require up to 5-6 dwellings per one exempt well, rather than permitting one exempt well per parcel is a step forward
Amendments to Building/ Subdivision Codes to specify potable water supplies in bldg. & subdivision permit apps
Benton County
Not funded
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions c
om
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p Implementing
Partner(s) Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.3 GROUND WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Define specific groundwater management actions consistent with overall objectives of watershed plan (reliability) 4.0
Water supply intertie agreement
City of Grandview w/ Sunnyside & Prosser
Groundwater studies 4.1a
USGS-SID report 2006-5116
Report due 3/2008 USGS
USGS-SID report 2006-5136
Report due 3/2008 USGS
USGS-SID report 2006-5205
Report due 3/2008 USGS
USGS-SID report 2006-5318
Report due 3/2008 USGS
Report due 9/2008 USGS
Role of shallow gw in the movement of pesticides & nutrients to a small ag drain in the lower Yakima River Basin. Journal article due 10/07
USGS
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions c
om
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p Implementing
Partner(s) Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.3 GROUND WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Ground water studies 4.1a
Water movement w/in unsatureated zone in 4 ag areas of US. 1 site in Granger Drain Basin. Article to be published in Journal of Environmental Quality
USGS
Water levels in land use monitoring wells (row crops & orchards) in Columbia Irrigation project
Will be monitored in July/ Aug over the next 3 -5 years
USGS
Track progress of USGS Study and provide input to its application and associated policy decisions 4.1a
Review progress on ground water study due 2008
Convene WRAC and/or subgroup to review study & develop policy/ recommendations to Chapter 4 of WMP as required
CA
Support local governments in tracking progress of the USGS Study
Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Tracking by Surface Water management and Utilities in Public Services
Same
Participate in development of implementation actions / legal recommendations
Yakima County
Partially funded
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions c
om
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p Implementing
Partner(s) Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.3 GROUND WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Track progress of USGS Study and provide input to its application and associated policy decisions 4.1a
Support Frank Spane, PNWL
Quarterly meetings Complete study 08
Future groundwater management policy decisions
USBR USGS $ to $20K/yr
Track progress Review on completion
Benton & Yakima Counties, Cities of Sunnyside, Yakima, USBR, SVID, RID, YTID
Design and establish improved system for monitoring and managing aquifer water levels over the long term 4.1b
Establish forum to develop improved groundwater monitoring system
CA
Installing probe to monitor water levels
Complete in 2008 City of Sunnyside
Track progress of study
Track progress of study
Benton County
Not funded
Tracking by Surface Water Management and Utilities in Public Services
Continue tracking by Surface Water management and Utilities in Public Services
Cooperative database development
Yakima County
Partially funded
Industrial user conservation incentive program
Ongoing Ongoing City of Grandview
Consolidate ground water permits
Ongoing City of Grandview
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions c
om
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p Implementing
Partner(s) Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.3 GROUND WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Design and establish improved system for monitoring and managing aquifer water levels over the long term 4.1b
Monitor water level in city wells
Monitor water level in city wells
Monitor water level in city wells Compare to USGS study
City of Yakima
Intertie to share Yakima County water rights to serve Hwy 24 corridor
City of Moxee
Assist local water purveyors : Consider when proposed - Resource dependent
Ecology
Participate in development of any programs pertaining to the use and management of groundwater rights in Yakima Basin consistent w/ WMP, Alternative II-2 4.1c
Moratorium review at end of ground water study
Participate in policy discussions. Recommend policy development. Update Chapter 4 WMP
Benton, Yakima Counties Cities of Grandview, Mabton, Sunnyside, Yakima, SVID, RID, YTID
Expand service by public water systems within urban growth areas 4.1d
Assist municipalities as appropriate
Ongoing WDOH
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions c
om
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p Implementing
Partner(s) Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.3 GROUND WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Expand service by public water systems in urban growth areas 4.1d
Support service area expansion to discourage proliferation of exempt wells
Draft Co. ordinance for UGAs requires developments w/in 400’ of city service to “hook-up” if city will serve. Binding the cities to do so would require an interlocal agreement. The incentive for developers is urban versus rural density.
Agreements w/ all cities to serve in UGAs w/out annexation where annexation is problematic
Benton County – co-lead with cities
N/A
Public water provider’s service areas usually follow UGA lines. They are free to extend svcs. in those areas & are expected to provide svcs when justifying the size of UGAs. Developers must use services if near them, and must use large lot sizes if not.
Joint planning of utility extensions w/ City of Yakima, Union Gap and other cities. Address issue in individual cities’ comp. plan Utility Element & water system plans for unincorporated growth areas
Formal Service Extension Agreements (SEA) w/ providers. City/county discussions re: well use in UGA for subdivisions, existing undevel. lots and redevelopment. Consider appropriate changes to policies & regs
Yakima County – co-lead with cities
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions c
om
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p Implementing
Partner(s) Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.3 GROUND WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Expand service by public water systems within urban growth areas 4.1d
Annexation with decommissioning of existing wells
Expand service area w/ dual irrigation system. Urban growth boundary review pending w/ county
40-acre annexation pending
City of Grandview
Annexation 150-180 ac (south) Allison Road
Annexation public hearing March 2007
City of Mabton
Need for additional domestic water supply
Replacement well #5 to be completed August 30, 2007
City of Mabton
Annexation with assumption of existing well
Urban growth boundary expansion pending w/ county Annexations pending
City of Moxee
Urban water system expansion
Ongoing expansion of urban area
Ongoing City of Sunnyside
New well replacement #11 completed
X #12 in 2008 Ongoing City of Sunnyside
Work with WA Water Utilities Council Chapter of American Water Works Assoc. to protect water law (HB 1338)
Monitor court case City of Yakima
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions c
om
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p Implementing
Partner(s) Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.3 GROUND WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Expand service by public water systems within urban growth areas 4.1d
Work with cities requiring use of irrigation water as part of development
Install dual irrigation systems to District standards and standardization for operations by District
KID
Future conversion of available irrigation wells to domestic use by cities
Inventory all drains to canals and require alternative to eliminate discharges of domestic water from city domestic water reservoirs to KID canals
KID
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: PUBLIC EDUCATION
Develop a public education program 4.2a
Join existing regional education coordination consortium
Organize and coordinate development of public education program
CA
Establish new forum as required
Coordinate with Group A water purveyors
CA
Regional educational coordination consortium
Regional educational coordination consortium
Benton County
Not funded
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions c
om
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p Implementing
Partner(s) Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.3 GROUND WATER RESOURCE ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Develop a public education program 4.2a
Regional educational coordination consortium
Regional educational coordination consortium
Yakima County
Partially funded
City code requiring alternate-day irrigation schedule
Monitored by city staff
Ongoing City of Grandview
Letter notice Public Education Program in English & Spanish
City of Mabton
Public education program to preserve domestic/irrigation water
Ongoing City of Moxee
Web site, Public Agency announcements, news letters, compact disc for new customers
KID
Assist with design and implementation
Consider when proposed Resource limited
Ecology
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
SURFACE WATER QUALITY
Information clearinghouse-surface water quality 5.0
Provide watershed information as requested
Conduct annual CCW local priority ranking
Ongoing CA
Consider administering permitting processes and programs consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.0
Ecology
Develop TMDLs for water quality parameters 5.0
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE FOREST IMPACTS
Improve forest road/ trail management 5.1 a
Implement new off-highway vehicle policy
Identify appropriate trails and uses
Complete NEPA by 2009
Annually update USFS
Implement FS/ Ecology MOA for Clean Water Act compliance
Annually prioritize road maintenance and stabilization needs
Continue road analysis and management plans
Implement road improvement projects
USFS
Improve timber harvest management 5.1 b
NEPA planning process for project design
Ongoing USFS
Design and implement BMPs for harvest activities
Contract administration for currently active sales
Monitor implementation and effectiveness
Refine BMPs USFS
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Implement watershed actions to prevent / mitigate forest impacts 5.1c
Develop Firewise policy / program
NYCD
Fuel treatment to restore natural fire regime
Reduce wildfire risk in urban interface areas
Continue planning and implementation for treating approx. 5,000 acres /year
Maintain wildfire risk reduction by periodic prescribed burning
USFS
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AGRICULTURE IMPACTS
Improve irrigation management to prevent / mitigate ag impacts 5.2a
Provide w/ Ecology’s on-farm conversion loan program to convert rill irrigation to BMP irrigation or pump-back systems
Administer irrigation improvement loans
Ongoing Ongoing RSBOJC W/ SVID, RID
Ecology loan $1,200/acre @1%, 4-yr repayment
Installed pressurized irrigation system
X Ongoing monitoring Ongoing monitoring Ongoing monitoring
YTID
Improve on-farm delivery and crop irrigation efficiency as needed
Ongoing (95% completed)
KID
Assist landowners to implement conservation plans and BMPs Promote irrigation improvements
WQ of rivers & streams in Benton County will have shown continual improvement by Ecology evaluation standards by 2010
BCD
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve irrigation management 5.2a
Assist landowners to implement conservation plans and BMPs Promote irrigation improvements
Implement the TMDLs in Transition Grant
Lower concentrations of contaminants in irrigation return flows by 2011
SYCD
Education project to introduce soil moisture monitoring techniques (see 3.2a)
Associated water quality benefits
SCWRC&D
Seek funding for research efforts & work w/ landowners to implement BMPs & projects that improve irrigation management
Associated water quality benefits: 1.Sprinkler uniformity testing 2. Irrigation timing/ scheduling 3. Optimum irrigation level (see 3.2d)
WSU
Improve cropland management 5.2b
Improve understanding of fate and transport of various contaminants Assist landowners to implement conservation plans and BMPs
Assess local stream and river bank activities that could impact water quality and work with landowners to implement water quality improvement practices
Continue to obtain state and federal funding WQ in rivers / streams will show continual improvement by Ecology standards
BCD
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve cropland management 5.2b
Implement water quality improvement programs identified by the TMDL
NYCD
Improve understanding of fate and transport of various contaminants Assist landowners to implement conservation plans and BMPs
Obtain state and federal funding for implementation of BMPs
Continue to obtain state and federal funding Lower concentrations of contaminants in irrigation return flows by 2011
SYCD
Developed & implemented outreach plan for Naches watershed related to Conservation Security Program
x SCWRC&D
“PAM” project for sediment control
X Established program for use as needed
SCWRC&D
Seek funding for research efforts & work w/ landowners to implement BMPs & projects that improve cropland management
Air quality Buffers Border strips Rainfall impacts
WSU
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Reduce impacts of agricultural chemicals 5.2c
Apply aquatic herbicides within requirements of FIFRA and NPDES
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing YTID
Implement conservation plan w/ secondary benefits to improve water quality as canal (lat) distribution system enclosure will require less chemicals for pest control
See project list #3.2b
NSID
Education, training & licensing of applicators
License pesticide applicators Schedule annual applicator training
Ongoing Ongoing WDOA
Offer technical assistance in fertigation and chemigation
Ongoing Ongoing WDOA
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Reduce impacts of agricultural chemicals 5.2c
Improve understanding of fate and transport of various contaminants Assist landowners to implement conservation plans and BMPs
Assess local stream and river bank activities Work w/ landowners to implement WQ improvement practices
WQ in rivers / streams will show continual improvement by Ecology standards
BCD
Lower concentrations of contaminants in irrigation return flows by 2011
SYCD
Implement water quality improvement programs identified by the TMDL
NYCD
Reduce livestock impacts (CAFOs) 5.2d
Reduce livestock impacts
On-farm loan program: convert from rill to BMP
On-farm loan program: convert from rill to BMP
On-farm loan program: convert from rill to BMP
RSBOJC CCW loan account $4M
Coordinated Actions Tables
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Reduce livestock impacts (CAFOs) 5.2d
Improve understanding of fate and transport of various contaminants Continue to assist landowners to implement conservation plans and BMPs
Assess local stream and river bank activities that could impact water quality and work with the landowners to implement water quality improvement practices. Continue to follow-up w/ nutrient management in Livestock Prog.
Follow up w/ nutrient management in Livestock Program
BCD
Implement water quality improvement programs identified by the TMDL
NYCD
Have affected landowners within NYCD in compliance w/ AFO / CAFO regulations by 2009
Staff attend training sessions and share info w/ NYCD board for dissemination to public. Educate affected landowners about AFO / CAFO regs and responsibilities
NYCD
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Reduce livestock impacts (CAFOs) 5.2d
Develop technical and financial assistance programs Provide technical and financial assistance to affected landowners
NYCD
Improve understanding of fate and transport of various contaminants Assist landowners to implement conservation plans & BMPs
Continue to follow-up with nutrient management in the Livestock program
Lower concentrations of contaminants in irrigation return flows by 2011
SYCD
Sponsored E-Coli genetic typing to identify sources
x More funding & method of quantifying results
SCWRC&D
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Reduce livestock impacts (CAFOs) 5.2d
Livestock Nutrient Management Program Inspect dairies and permitted CAFOs, respond to livestock related complaints, coordinates with Ecology on CAFOs and complaint response
Track implementation actions Enforcement Actions: WSDA does track enforcement actions and inspection activity so this information could be reported periodically
Ongoing Ongoing WDOA
Livestock Nutrient Manage-ment Prog. Is funded for one inspector for east side. CDs receive funding for some TA and planning for livestock operations
Seek funding for research efforts & work w/ landowners to implement BMPs & projects that reduce livestock impacts (CAFOs): Nutrient management BMP for reduced CAFO & dairies waste management
Ongoing technical support of BMP programs
Field investigation WSU
Coordinated Actions Tables
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Reduce other impacts to prevent / mitigate ag impacts 5.2e
Ongoing “Surface Water Monitoring Program for Pesticides in Salmonid Streams” associated crop mapping and application practices
Intensive monitoring March through Sept. for pesticide residuals in Marion Drain, Spring Creek & Sulfur Creek
Information used by EPA for re-registration of pesticides
WDOA
W/ EPA. Ecology (Monitoring) Kirk Cook, WDOA, Natural Resources Section $2M/ Bi State Funding, MTCA
CAO setback requirements for aquatic resources. Ag. Extension Programs for small farmers, open space taxation programs.
Expansion to targeted small farmers or non-ag users (parks, ball fields, golf courses)
Benton County Partially funded
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE STORMWATER IMPACTS
Plan/implement municipal stormwater runoff controls 5.3a
NPDES permit issued, joint stormwater task force agreements
Develop stormwater program to meet requirement of Eastern WA Stormwater management Manual
Regional stormwater program in place
Yakima County
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Plan/implement municipal stormwater runoff controls 5.3a
Manage stormwater in unincorporated areas consistent with surface water quality strategy
Develop stormwater program to meet requirement of Eastern WA Stormwater management Manual
Benton County
Partially funded
Design subdivisions to meet future requirements
Ongoing Meet 10,000 population threshold stormwater permit requirements by 2010
City of Grandview
NPDES Regional SW management utility Oct 2007 ordinance
Public education
Cleaning & permitting connected systems
City of Sunnyside
Ongoing – interim SW program – Clean, inspect & assess existing infrastructure
Permit to be issued by Ecology Jan 07. Review plan w/ value engineering study to be completed Jan 07
Develop joint utility w/ County in accordance w/ Ecology permit compliance schedule
Continue implementation of prog.
City of Yakima
Ongoing coordination w/ City of Sunnyside: Planning and implementing stormwater controls
Plan development Design public education program
Inventory inlets Administer public ed program
Other implementation
RSBOJC (RID SVID)
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Plan/ implement municipal stormwater runoff controls 5.3a
Work with cities of Richland, Kennewick, & West Richland on stormwater discharges to canals and drains and storage drainage to irrigation canals
Inventory all drains & canals
KID
Plan/implement industrial stormwater runoff controls 5.3b
See actions under 5.3a
Yakima County
See actions under 5.3a
Benton County
Inspect industries year 2010+
Ongoing City of Grandview
Coordinate management of city discharge to SVID drains
Post-construction inspections
City of Sunnyside Partner w/ SVID
Ensure all industries are permitted
Compliance review as part of stormwater management plan
Permit requirement – 3
rd year
City of Yakima
Member regional SW policy group
Participating in regional funding study Oct/Nov 2007 decision on regional utility
Implementation Implementation City of Moxee
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE RESOURCE EXTRACTION LIMITS
Control impacts of gravel mining 5.4 a
General permit Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Provide technical review & assistance to County planning and WDNR gravel mining permitting and reclamation efforts (Habitat Team)
Ongoing WDFW
See actions listed under 5.7a
City of Yakima
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE RECREATION IMPACTS
Improve recreational use management 5.5a
Respect the River Program
Summer season contact ranger for information and enforcement of low impact camping
USFS
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: SUPPORT / MAINTAIN POINT SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAMS
Upgrade wastewater facilities 5.6a
Intertie w/ Yakima sewage treatment plant
Waste water interceptor line to connect to Yakima STP Start: Feb 07 Complete: Aug 07 Terrace heights Sewer Dist. Complete PS: Dec 07
Use of “old” STP for pre-treatment of expanded/new industry
City of Moxee
Expand drying beds
Obtain $ for feasibility study
City of Mabton Local $
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Upgrade wastewater facilities 5.6a
$14 M wastewater treatment plant upgrade
Ongoing operation & maintenance
Ongoing operation & maintenance
Ongoing operation & maintenance
City of Grandview
(20-yr capacity)
Upgraded to meet ammonia de-nitrification & CL2 (uv) limits in discharge to Sulfur Creek Wasteway
Complete Mar 07 City of Sunnyside
Construction ongoing for update of facilities
Completion Dec 07
Update facilities plan for next round of improvements 2009 Begin construction 2011
City of Yakima
Accommodate service area growth to maintain point source pollution control program 5.6b
Wastewater expansion at 75% of capacity
Annexation area expansion
Ongoing Ongoing City of Mabton
Expansion with development
208 unit subdivision Phase II expansion Feb – Dec 07
Urban area growth expansion & future annexations
City of Moxee
Expansion of collection system w/ development
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing City of Grandview
Accommodate growth w/ existing upgrade
Accommodate growth w/ future facilities plan update
City of Yakima
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
Improve interagency coordination 5.7a
Support existing WQ monitoring Group
Facilitate Yakima Basin WQ monitoring group annually or as needed
CA
Support sub-basin TMDL Work Groups
Participate in TMDL sub-basin forums
CA
Central Pre-mix gravel mine relocation and associated USBR Yakima Reach study w/ levee set-back
Meetings to coordinate planning
Resolve city outfall issues for inclusion in 2009 Facilities Plan update
City of Yakima
Use the current Cowiche Creek Tributary Team as a forum to share info, seek input, etc
NYCD
Develop proactive strategies to make non-local decision making processes more realistic for local landowners Showcase district progress
Maintain contact with legislatures
By the end of 5 years, we will have at least maintained current local control of resource management
SYCD
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve interagency coordination 5.7a
Participate in interagency workgroups and technical advisory committees
Conduct annual meetings with cooperators and agencies
USFS
See 3.5b WDFW
Participate
Benton & Yakima Counties, SYCD
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Identify projects and seek funding for water quality enhancement actions 5.8a-d
Identify and seek funding for WQ enhancement
Track development of TMDLs in Yakima Basin
CA
Improve cause – effect understanding to improve understanding of watershed problems & solutions 5.8a
Lower Yakima River TSS & DDT TMDL
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Granger Drain Coliform TMDL DIP 1/2003
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology SCWRC&D
Teanaway TMDL DIP 2/2003
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Coordinated Actions Tables
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve cause-effect understanding to improve understanding of watershed problems & solutions 5.8a
Upper Yakima River Basin suspended sediment, turbidity and organochlorine pesticide TMDL DIP 10/2003
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Naches River temperature TMDL
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology, USFS
Wilson Creek subbasin bacteria TMDL
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Selah Ditch multiparameter TMDL
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Yakima area creeks fecal coliform TMDL
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Yakima watershed toxins TMDL
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Conduct lower Yakima River Eutrophication Study
Staff work with partners in researching and developing methods of river and stream WQ improvement
Complete study BCD SYCD
CCW grant
Identify methods to bring rivers and streams into compliance
Work to secure funding to improve the water quality in those streams and rivers that are of concern
BCD
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve cause/ effect understanding to improve understanding of watershed problems & solutions 5.8a
Assist Ecology in developing and implementing Local Tributaries Fecal TMDL process
Identify WQ issues that will lead to implementation of corrective action
NYCD
Encourage Ecology to be specific (i.e., DNA) in identifying fecal sources
NYCD
Participate in TMDL development, monitoring and compliance
Investigate and substantiate local findings to maintain local control of resource management
SYCD
Cooperate with WQ monitoring w/ SYCD
USBR
Cooperate with Feasibility Study and university research programs
Ongoing USFS
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve cause/ effect understanding to improve understanding of watershed problems & solutions 5.8a
Continue to study cause and effect relationships and monitor aquatic habitat conditions through our science programs, local biologist, and through cooperative partnerships (e.g., YBFWRB, YKFP, YTAHP, SOAC, etc.) Continue to provide technical review and assistance to others that are researching cause and effect relationships (Habitat Team, Fish Program, TAPPS, Habitat Science Teams)
Ongoing WDFW
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve cause/ effect understanding to improve understanding of watershed problems & solutions 5.8a
Overview of agricultural chemical transport study approach to watershed mass budgets. A journal article looking at mass budget of chemical transport in select agricultural systems in the US including Granger Drain Basin
Journal article due Oct 07
USGS
Improve problem / solution definition to improve understanding of watershed problems & solutions 5.8b
Provide education to the public / landowners on issues related to WQ (i.e., causes, solutions, incentives, etc.)
Identify WQ issues that will lead to implementation of corrective action
NYCD
Use Cowiche Creek Tributary Team as a forum. Utilize NYCD outreach program
NYCD
Have all affected landowners w/in NYCD's areas in compliance w/ AFO/CAFO regs
Attend training sessions and share info w/ NYCD board
NYCD
Participate in TMDL development, monitoring and compliance
SYCD
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve problem/solution understanding 5.8b
See actions listed under 5.8a
WDFW
Environmental Setting report describing Granger drain study area
Published Aug 2007
USGS
Expand monitoring activities to improve understanding of watershed problems and solutions 5.8c
Long-term monitoring of conductivity, fecal coliform, flow, ammonia, NO3+2, OP, TP, DO, pH, temp., barometric pressure, TSS, TPN, turbidity
Monthly monitoring Monthly monitoring Monthly monitoring
Ecology
Resource limited (Yakima R near Cle Elum, at Nob Hill, at Kiona)
Effectiveness monitoring for the Upper Yakima suspended sediment, turbidity and organochlorine pesticide TMDL
Ecology
Long-term monitoring of major canal diversions and mouths of major irrigation return drains
Monitor every other week during irrigation season (weekly @ Granger Drain). Monthly during non-irrigation season
RSBOJC
Monitor artificial wetlands treatment effectiveness
Monitor every other week
RSBOJC
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Expand monitoring activities to improve understanding of watershed problems and solutions 5.8c
Monitor NPDES permit compliance
Monitor during treatment. Generally one or more waterways are treated each week from late May to early Sept.
RSBOJC
Identify rivers and streams that do not meet the Ecology water quality standards
BCD
Establish baseline data for these streams and rivers
Work to secure funding to monitor those that do not meet Ecology standards
BCD
Secure funding to monitor and improve the WQ in rivers & streams that are of concern
Evaluate temperature in the Yakima River adjacent to Horn Rapids Park before planning riparian buffer (spring 06)
Monitor temperature after planting
BCD
Evaluate water quality for salmonid suitability
Twice monthly except continuous temp monitors
NYCD
Support basin-wide monitoring activities
Conduct water quality monitoring workshop
Follow up water quality monitoring workshop
SYCD
See actions listed under 5.8a
WDFW
Reclamation lab Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing USBR $20,000/yr lab
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Expand monitoring activities to improve understanding of watershed problems & solutions 5.8c
River operations – Monitor ambient temp, Q
Real time USBR
FS – Model development
Temp: daily Sediment: seasonal
USBR
Long-term flow monitoring
Monitor every 6-8 weeks 4 sites are real time
USGS
Lower Yakima River Eutrophication Study
Continuous: every 15 minutes Discrete: intermittent
USGS
Develop temp. model for Yakima and Naches Rivers
USGS
Monitor ambient stream temperature
Continuous monitoring June – October
Ongoing USFS
Forest plan compliance in cooperation w/ Yakama Nation
Monitor fine sediment in spawning gravels in late summer annually
Ongoing
Identify projects or management actions to stabilize or reduce levels of fine sediment
USFS
Develop a public education program addressing surface water quality 5.8d
Establish a forum as required to develop a public education program
CA
SYCD facilitation of WQ Monitoring Group (Grant requirement to end)
Facilitate/Build on WQ Monitoring Group or establish new forum
CA
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Develop a public education program addressing surface water quality 5.8d
Develop education program as component of Stormwater / NPDES program
Yakima County
See actions listed under 5.8b
NYCD
Statewide education program on nutrient management BMPs
Ongoing Ongoing WSU
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: ENSURE QUALITY STANDARDS REFLECT NATURAL REGIONAL CONDITIONS
Refine water temperature criteria to ensure water quality standards reflect natural regional conditions 5.9a
Investigate water temperature and regional conditions and compare to natural condition
Ecology
Assist Ecology in development & implementation of Naches River Temp TMDL process
Identify WQ issues that will lead to implementation of corrective actions by 2007
NYCD
Participate in TMDL process for 303(d) listings on National Forest lands
Naches temperature TMDL
Ongoing
Adjust 303(d) listings to recognize natural conditions
USFS
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,Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.4 SURFACE WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Define background turbidity levels to ensure WQ standards reflect natural regional conditions 5.9b
Seek funding for study to better define background turbidity levels
Ecology
150K/year 150K/year 150K/year 150K/year
RSBOJC RID & SVID Funding USBR Nutrient testing
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: MINIMIZE WATER RESOURCE IMPACTS ON QUALITY
Improve surface water resources project operations to minimize water resource impacts on quality 5.10a
Implement conservation plan with secondary benefits to improve instream flows & water quality
See project list #3.2b
NSID
Install SCADA canal flow control systems to reduce overflows to wetland and other areas from ponds supplying LIDs
KID
Assess ground water impacts on surface water 5.10b
Interact with other agencies to compile relevant data
Communicate with other agencies to collect ground water information
Determine ground water contribution to surface water quality
SYCD BCD
Possible programmatic focus
Ecology
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DIP September 10, 2007 Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources Ground Water Quality
85
Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.5 GROUND WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
GROUND WATER QUALITY
Information clearinghouse – ground water quality 6.0
Provide watershed information as requested
CA
Ground water quality management 6.0
Review water supply plans for consistency w/ WMP
Ongoing CA
Assist in developing detailed ground water quality management strategies 6.0
Done in Water System Plan
WDOH
May be able to assist & provide comments
BFHD
GROUND WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS OF DRINKING WATER ISSUES
Improve public understanding and awareness of drinking water issues 6.1a-d
Establish forum as required to develop education program for groundwater quality
CA
Provide outlets for ground water protection information 6.1a
Continue district newsletter with information updates
Include articles in newsletter related to GW quality
BCD SYCD
Provide information to well owners
BFHD
Interact with media on domestic water quality
BFHD
Provide information on website www.doh.wa.gov/ ehp/dw
WDOH
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.5 GROUND WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Develop ground water protection program for schools 6.1c
An educator provides water quality programs
BFHD
GROUND WATER QUALITY: ASSESS SUSCEPTIBILITY OF GROUND WATER SUPPLIES TO CONTAMINATION
Conduct level I risk assessments to assess susceptibility of groundwater supplies to contamination 6.2a
Active Member of regional update group
Update plan Update plan every 5 years
City of Yakima
Level 1 assessment done in 2005
X Nile Valley Community Church
May be able to provide input
BFHD
Done in the Water System Plan (Currently required for Group A systems under Sampling Procedures per WDOH requirements for group As)
WDOH
Conduct level II risk assessment 6.2b
Active Member of regional update group
Update plan Update plan every 5 years
City of Yakima
See 6.2a WDOH
Produce regional maps showing results of risk assessment 6.2d
Done in 2005 X
Nile Valley Community Ch.
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.5 GROUND WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
GROUND WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE ABILITY TO DETECT AND MONITOR IMPACTS TO GW SUPPLIES
Evaluate the availability and usefulness of existing ground water quality monitoring data 6.3a
Convene forum to improve the ability to detect and monitor impacts to groundwater supplies
CA
Establish/ facilitate short-term monitoring to determine baseline conditions of ground water supplies 6.3b
Monitoring Metering to begin in 2007
Nile Valley Community Church
Assist with required monitoring (Currently required for Group A systems under Sampling Procedures per WDOH requirements for group As)
WDOH
Establish or facilitate long-term monitoring approach to detect impacted ground water supplies 6.3c
Assist with information
BFHD
Assist with monitoring See 6.3b
WDOH
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.5 GROUND WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Establish or facilitate long-term monitoring approach to evaluate the performance of implemented management strategies 6.3d
Assist if staff is available
BFHD
Analyze data collected during monitoring programs 6.3e
Facility/project specific
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Assist if staff is available
BFHD
Assist to analyze data
WDOH
GROUND WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE LOCAL WELLHEAD PROTECTION PROGRAMS
Manage/ enforce wellhead protection prog. requirements for all Group A public water systems 6.4a
Establish forum
Coordinate w/ water purveyors’ updates to water plans & wellhead protection programs
CA
Review comp water plans for wellhead protection
Ongoing CA
Water System Plans
WDOH
Plan approved by WDOH 2001
X Public education of citizens in wellhead protection areas
Ongoing Ongoing City of Grandview
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.5 GROUND WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Manage wellhead protection program 6.4a
Posted entrances City of Grandview
Wellhead Protection Plan (WHP) approved by WDOH
X
Maintain WHP programs as part of Group A system requirements
City of Mabton
Maintain approved plan
X Public education of citizens in wellhead protection areas
Ongoing Ongoing City of Moxee
Booth at fair Ongoing Ongoing City of Moxee
Member regional wellhead protection committee
Educate citizens in protection areas
Ongoing Ongoing City of Moxee
In place X W/ new #12 in 2008
Plan update 2010 City of Sunnyside
Active Member of regional update group
Update plan Update plan every 5 years
City of Yakima
In place. Contingency plan: drill new well
Nile Valley Community Church
Encourage Group B public water systems to voluntarily establish a wellhead protection program 6.4c
Continue to request BFHD
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.5 GROUND WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
GROUND WATER QUALITY: MINIMIZE IMPACT OF LAND USE ON SUPPLIES WITH TECHNICAL MANAGEMENTSTRATEGIES
Identify land use activities and contaminants to be addressed w/ technical management strategies 6.5a
GW data base assessment and analysis of WDOH, USGS and Ecology GW monitoring data
Annual report for comparison of data w/ EPA Human Health Advisory Levels
WDOA
W/ WDOH, Ecology, USGS Kirk Cook, WDOA, Natural Resources Section
Associated ground water benefits w/ surface water (see 3.2d)
WSU
Select and implement technical management strategies 6.5b
Associated ground water benefits w/ surface water (see 3.2d)
WSU
GROUND WATER QUALITY: CLEAN UP SOURCES OF GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION
Work with responsible parties to clean up sources of ground water contamination 6.6
Possible programmatic focus
Ecology
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.5 GROUND WATER QUALITY ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Evaluate need for independent clean-up actions on sources of ground water contamination 6.6b
Perform some assessments on Ecology’s behalf
BFHD
Joint investigations w/ Ecology involving pesticides. Not involved in actual clean-up activities
WDOA
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93
Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Support habitat enhancement 7.0
Provide watershed information as requested
Coordinate & exchange information w/ YBFWRB
YBFWRB, CA
Support existing forums
Coordinate with YBFWRB, USBR and others
CA
Support implementation of YBFWR Plan & YBSR Plan
Yakima County
Provide technical review & assistance to identify enhancement projects (YBFWRB, MCRFEG, TYAHP, YRABWEP, YKFP, etc.) and where applicable implement & manage habitat restoration and enhancement projects (Habitat Team & Fish Program)
Ongoing WDFW
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Support habitat enhancement 7.0
Administer and enforce Washington’s Hydraulic Code to protect existing habitat and mitigate for lost habitat and fish life for projects that influence the river bed and flow of state waters and that impact fish life. Provide technical review & assistance to other permitting agencies (Habitat Team & Enforcement Program)
Ongoing WDFW
HABITAT: PROTECT EXISTING HIGH QUALITY HABITATS
Road / trail impact management to protect existing high-quality habitats 7.1a
Identify sediment sources and fish passage barriers
Annual road/trail condition surveys
Plan improvement projects
Removal of significant passage barriers
USFS
Work to remove barriers (culverts) associated with roads
SCWRC&D
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Watershed headwaters protection and projects to protect existing high-quality habitats 7.1b
Support of acquisitions of Tieton Checkerboard, others. Forest resource lands protection under current GMA comp plan. Existing CAO & SMP protections
See listed Yakima County land regulation strategies (7.2d, 7.5a)
See listed Yakima County land regulation strategies (7.2d, 7.5a)
See listed Yakima County land regulation strategies (7.2d, 7.5a)
Yakima County
Support YBFWRB and YBSRB and proposed actions to protect high quality habitats
Benton County Funded
Grants from SRFB ESA, anadromous salmon
SCWRC&D
Manage wilderness areas to protect water quality and aquatic resources
Monitor impacts of recreation use
Identify areas needing restoration
Develop restoration projects and adjust management to mitigate impacts from high use
USFS
HABITAT: PROTECT / ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Flow related actions: protect/ enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2a
Trust program in association with Water Transfers Work Group, YRBWEP & YTAHP
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Flow related actions to protect/enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2a
Storage feasibility study EDT & Wetted perimeter analysis (5 area habitat improvement)
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing USBR
Acquisition program for priority reaches
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing USBR YRBWEP funding
Continue to participate and provide technical review and assistance as projects are proposed and implemented and, where applicable, implement and manage in-stream flow restoration projects (Water Team & Habitat Team)
Ongoing WDFW
WDOT – Naches Reach Analysis & Mgmt Plan (same as Lower Naches coordination Project)
City of Yakima
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Flow related actions to protect/enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2a
Administration & oversight of Yakima Tributary Access & Habitat Program (YTAHP)
Implement 07 Scope of Work
Continue through 09
Seek additional funds
SCWRC&D
Funded to 09 W/ BPA, WDFS, CDS & LAND-OWNERS
Screening
Design & install technically approved intake screens
SCWRC&D
Water quality actions to protect/enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2b
Water Star Grass Abatement in lower Yakima River
Secured funding to test removal options
X Secure additional funding
Secure additional funding
BCD $30K SRB funding
Feasibility work on removal of Water Stargrass in mainstem Yakima
SCWRC&D
TMDL and permitting programs
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Passage barrier improvements to protect/ enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2c
Continue to work w/ co-managers, landowners & others to identify passage needs. Continue to participate & provide technical review & assistance as projects are proposed & implemented (e.g., YTAHP, Fish Passage TWG, Storage Dam Passage Team) Where applicable, implement & manage passage & access restoration projects (Habitat Team, Fish Program, TAPPS)
Ongoing WDFW
Lower Naches River Coordination Project See report of Sept 2005
Water right transfer & Ranney well relocation (transferred 2000 gpm to Kissel Well)
X Drill New well City of Yakima (w/ Ecology approval)
Fruitvale & Old Union Canal Co Diversion relocation
City of Yakima
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Passage barrier improvements to protect/ enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2c
Sulphur Creek Wasteway passage barrier project
Participate w/ RSBOJC
SVID
Obtain permits for fish barrier, end of Sulphur drain $346,000 Construction 2008
Fish barrier, end of Sulphur Drain (if delayed)
RID
Design 2007 Construction 2008
RSBOJC
YRBWEP: $200K RSBOJC: &100K
See: Columbia River pump exchange / Columbia River New Water Right (3.2a) This would improve instream flows from Chandler Diversion to the Columbia River
KID
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Passage barrier improvements to protect/ enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2c
Assist all affected landowners w/ compliance issues related to ESA and state requirements regarding fish species on privately held lands w/in geographic priority areas
Provide technical assistance and financial incentives to provide for screened diversions, removal of barriers and to improve habitat
Fully implement Tributary Team Plans, appropriate sections of Yakima sub-basin Plan, develop incentive programs, and technical assistance programs
NYCD SCWRC&D
Barrier removal to allow fish passage
SCWRC&D
Reservoir dam passage study (tech feasibility study)
Complete FS spring 2008
EIS to follow reintroduction plan
USBR
Coordinate with fish co-managers and others on comprehensive fish plan
Coordinate with fish co-managers and others on comprehensive fish plan
W/ environmental (SEPA/NEPA) documentation - 2009
USBR
Other Roza Dam – passage improvement / enhancement
Final design - 2007 Budget 2010 (?) USBR Funding: BPA & others
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Passage barrier improvements 7.2c _____________ Regulate land use/update land use regulations to protect and enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2d
YTID diversion dam – passage improvement / enhancement
Bid 2007 Construction 2007/8
USBR Funding: USBR
Amon Creek Wasteway issue resolution on barrier v passage
Assessment & Planning
Future design Future construction
USBR, KID
Protect existing habitat using CAO & SMP
Updates to CAO (2007) and SMP (2008)
Do outreach to inform the public and property owners re the value of, and the state of, the resources and the “why” of protective measures/regs. Integrate the outreach with the outreach program activities being done by the YBWRMP & the YBFWRB
Benton County
Partial funding re CAO and SMA updates
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Regulate land use/update land use regulations to protect and enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2d
Existing CAO and SMP in effect that protect habitat functions
Updates to CAO and SMP to be finalized in 07. Regulatory consistency improved by integrating CAO & SMP reqs. to be similar, and by adopting regional CAO & SMP for both cities and county. Updated regs. use science to protect habitat.
Review future development for compliance with CAO & SMP to protect existing habitat
Regular updates to regs to incorporate new science
Yakima County Funded
Yakima County Naches River Flood Hazard Management Plan
Coordinate with county planning
City of Yakima
Implement forest plan standards for riparian areas
Ongoing
Monitor implementation and effectiveness of standards and BMPs
USFS
TMDLs Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
TMDLs/CWA or 90.48 regulation as necessary
Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
HABITAT: ENHANCE DOWNSTREAM REACHES & CONNECT ASSOCIATED FLOODPLAINS IN TRIBUTARY MAINSTEM REACHES .
Improve instream flow management to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3a
Storage Feasibility Study See 3.1d.1 (Support w/ land and water acquisition)
See Yakima Basin Storage Feasibility Study 3.1d.1 Round Table confirmation of study criteria
X
USBR
Biological assessment ESA effect decision
NOAA / USFWS Agency review
Biological Opinion NOAA / USFWS
USBR
Assist all affected landowners w/ compliance issues related to the ESA and state requirements regarding fish species on privately held lands w/in NYCD’s geographic priority areas
Provide technical assistance and financial incentives to provide for screened diversions, removal of barriers and to improve habitat
Fully implement Tributary Team Plans, implement appropriate sections of the Yakima Sub-basin Plan, develop incentive programs, and develop technical assistance programs
NYCD SCWRC&D
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve instream flow management to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3a
Support improvements: Trust program Resource dependent
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Coordinated Actions Tables
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve off-channel connectivity to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3b
Continue to work with the co-managers, landowners and others to identify needs and opportunities for connectivity. Continue to participate and provide technical review and assistance as projects are proposed and implemented (e.g., YBFWRB, YKFP, YTAHP, etc.). Where applicable implement and manage off-channel connectivity and floodplain restoration projects (Habitat Team)
Ongoing WDFW
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve off-channel connectivity to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3b
Update land use regulations within jurisdictional area Reduce violations of existing ordinances
Updates to CAO and SMP to be finalized in early 07. To the extent practical, integrate science from the WP, SRP and SBPs
Initiate focused public outreach to reduce violations of existing ordinances. Adopt comp. plan policies & amendments to existing CAO & SMP ordinances that enable creating of a “package(s)” of complementary land use controls / options/ incentives that can be applied in conjunction w/ tools/funding available through the YBFWRB, YBWRMA, RFEG, BPA, BCD, etc. to projects that involve critical resources and LFs identified in the SBP & SRP at the time of site-planning review. (See spreadsheet, Appendix B-2, for further details)
Benton County
Partial funding re CAO & SMA updates
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve off-channel connectivity to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3b
Existing Yakima County-wide Flood Control Zone District (FCZD) projects Douglas Wrecking Yard, Lower Naches Coordination, Gap to Gap Levee Pullback, Ahtanum Mission, etc. Project assistance and acquisition thru Co. Non-Regulatory Program.
Future Flood Control Zone District Projects - Rambler's Park, Yakima Water Treatment Plant reach, Actions in Wide Hollow Ahtanum CFHMP. Seek funding for implementation of habitat projects with Yakima County as project proponent. Project assistance and acquisition thru Co. Non-Regulatory Program.
Yakima County
FCAAP, SRFB, COE, NOAA W/ LAND-OWNERS, USFS, CD, WDFW, WDOT
Support implementation of YBFWR Plan YBSR Plan
Yakima County
Remove irrigation diversions which may impede off channel habitat and replace with updated structures
SCWRC&D
Water quality enhancement 7.3c
Support YRBWEP implementation through CAG & YBJB
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing YTID
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Water quality enhancement to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3c
Water Star Grass Abatement in lower Yakima River
Secured funding to test removal options
X Secure additional funding
Secure additional funding
BCD $30K SRB funding
Assist all affected landowners w/ compliance issues related to the ESA and state requirements regarding fish species on privately held lands w/in NYCD’s geographic priority areas
Fully implement Tributary Team Plans, implement appropriate sections of the Yakima Sub-basin Plan, develop incentive programs, and develop technical assistance programs
NYCD
State trust program State non-point plan Resource dependent
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Riparian area improvement to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3d
Continue to work w/ co-managers, landowners & others to identify riparian restoration opportunities. Continue to participate & provide technical review & assistance as projects are proposed & implemented (e.g., YBFWRB, YKFP, TYAHP, etc.) & where applicable, implement & manage riparian restoration projects (Habitat team)
Ongoing WDFW
Apply local regs to protect Critical Area resource functions
See 7.3b & 7.4b for County/ cities. For other than “protection:” Livestock fencing program/ incentives. Riparian & floodplain restoration projects
Benton County
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Riparian area improvements to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3d
Assist all affected landowners w/ compliance issues related to the ESA and state requirements regarding fish species on privately held lands w/in NYCD’s geographic priority areas
Provide technical assistance and financial incentives to provide for screened diversions, removal of barriers and to improve habitat
Fully implement Tributary Team Plans, implement appropriate sections of the Yakima Sub-basin Plan, develop incentive programs, and develop technical assistance programs
NYCD
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
In-channel complexity actions to enhance downstream reaches & connect associated floodplains 7.3e
To the extent that local permits, etc. are necessary, the County is supportive
See 7.3b, 7.4b
Work with & through YBRSRB, YBWRA board, non-profits, etc., to assist in identifying locations for such projects and certain land use related logistics for accomplishing them
Benton County
See habitat project strategies listed under 7.3b
Yakima County
Coordinated Actions Tables
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112
Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
In-channel complexity actions to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3e
Continue to work w/ co-managers, landowners & others to identify restoration opportunities. Continue to participate & provide technical review & assistance as projects are proposed & implemented (e.g., YBFWRB, YKFP, YTAHP, etc.). Where applicable, implement & manage in-channel complexity enhancement projects (Habitat Team)
Ongoing WDFW
Other improvements to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains in tributary mainstem reaches 7.3f
Participate & provide technical review & assistance as projects are proposed and implemented and, where applicable, implement & manage enhancement projects
Ongoing WDFW
Coordinated Actions Tables
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
HABITAT: ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL AQUATIC HABITATS .
Improve instream flow management 7.4a
See # 7.2a
WDFW
See actions listed under # 7.3a
USBR
Biological assessment ESA effect decision
NOAA / USFWS Agency review
Biological Opinion NOAA / USFWS
USBR
Improve off-channel connectivity 7.4b
See # 7.3b WDFW
See # 7.3b Benton County
See # 7.3b SCWRC&D
Water quality enhancement 7.4c
See actions listed under 7.3c
BCD
See strategies listed under 7.3c
NYCD
TMDLs Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Riparian area improvement 7.4d
See strategies & actions listed under 7.3d
WDFW
See actions listed under 7.3d
Benton County
Habitat enhancement at WDFW Byron Ponds with treated wastewater effluent
Pond expansion to east Game Pond
City of Grandview
$2 M NAWCA grant w/ WDFW
Effluent delivery – 1998 Ducks Unlimited funded pipeline
City of Grandview
$40,000 pipeline
Coordinated Actions Tables
DIP September 10, 2007 Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources Fish Habitat Enhancement
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
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Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Riparian area improvements to enhance degraded but functional aquatic habitats 7.4d
See strategies listed under 7.3d
NYCD
Enhance riparian conditions associated with barrier and screening projects and projects for bank stabilization and shading
SCWRC&D
Identify and implement restoration projects
Implement projects and management actions to mitigate impacts from increased recreation use
USFS
In-channel complexity actions to enhance degraded but functional aquatic habitats 7.4e
See # 7.3e Benton County
See habitat project strategies listed under 7.3e
See habitat project strategies listed under 7.3e
Yakima County
See actions & strategies listed under 7.3e
WDFW
Other improvements 7.4f
See actions & strategies listed under 7.3f
WDFW
Coordinated Actions Tables
DIP September 10, 2007 Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources Fish Habitat Enhancement
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
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Immediate Priorities c
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p
Mid – Term Actions
com
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Long – Term Actions c
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Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
HABITAT: PROTECT EXISTING HABITAT CONDITIONS FROM FURTHER DEGRADATION
Regulate land use to protect existing habitat conditions from further degradation 7.5a
See # 7.2d Benton County
Partial funding re CAO and SMA updates
See #7.2d regarding actions on CAO & SMP regulations
Yakima County Funded
Being done as part of critical areas ordinance adoption by county 2007
City of Yakima
Assist land occupiers to comply w/ regulatory programs under Ecology, WDNR & WDFW
Continue SYCD
Implement forest plan standards for riparian areas
Ongoing USFS
Evaluate/ regulate water use impacts 7.5b
Water Transfer Work Group reviews
Water transfers Ongoing USBR
Coordinated Actions Tables
DIP September 10, 2007 Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources Fish Habitat Enhancement
116
Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Evaluate/ regulate water use impacts to protect existing habitat conditions from further degradation 7.5b
River operations work group
Annually review winter incubation flows/spring migration flows
USBR
TMDLs Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Continue to support & provide technical expertise to groups and programs that evaluate water use impacts. Administer & enforce Washington’s Hydraulic Code to help ensure that projects that influence the bed and the flow of state waters do not adversely affect fish life (Habitat Team & Enforcement Program)
Ongoing WDFW
Focus on non-point pollution 7.5c
Focus on non-point source pollution Review/comment on proposed habitat projects
CA
Coordinated Actions Tables
DIP September 10, 2007 Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources Fish Habitat Enhancement
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Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Focus on non- point pollution to protect existing habitat conditions from further degradation 7.5c
Support BCD re agriculture. Control development runoff on-site
Benton County Funding ??
Stormwater management study
Development of stormwater program and its capital and educational elements
Source control and monitoring program as component of stormwater NPDES permit requirements
Yakima County Partially funded
Provide technical review & assistance to Ecology and other entities to improve water quality
Ongoing WDFW
Design and implement BMPs for all forest management activities
Ongoing
Monitor implementation and effectiveness of BMPs
USFS
Coordinated Actions Tables
DIP September 10, 2007 Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources Fish Habitat Enhancement
118
Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
p
Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
HABITAT: IMPROVE WATERSHED-WIDE INFORMATION BASE
Improve information base 7.6
YBSRP completed 2006 Joined YBFWRB 2006 Facilitate public participation, outreach (e.g., at workshops) and dialogue between various local interests, participate w/ YBFWRB & YBWRA. County staff be liaison w/ city staff (Not yet implemented)
x
If YBWRA board desires, integrate with the YBFWRB’s basin-wide integrated public outreach program to bring to the local public and shoreline property owners policy objectives, information/data sets and implementation plans of the WMP & the YBSRP to foster understanding, support & participation
Benton County Partially funded
YBSRP completed Joined YBFWRB 2006 Facilitate County Workshop(s) to develop more detailed habitat enhancement strategies at the county or subbasin level
x x
Work in cooperation w/ YBFWRB and others on educational program
Yakima County Partially funded
Coordinated Actions Tables
DIP September 10, 2007 Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources Fish Habitat Enhancement
119
Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
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Long – Term Actions c
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Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Improve watershed-wide information base 7.6
Provide Salmon In The Classroom
SYCD BCD
Develop & update data management tools (e.g., SHIAPP & EDT) Continue to update/ maintain/ support efforts to maintain existing databases, plans & management tools
Ongoing WDFW
Habitat assessment to improve watershed-wide information base 7.6a
Water Star Grass Abatement in lower Yakima River
Secured funding to test removal options
X Secure additional funding
Secure additional funding
BCD 30K SRB funding
YTAHP (team) Inventory 280 miles of tribs in Yakima & Kittitas 04
X Refine database & prioritize actions/ projects
SCWRC&D
YTAHP (team) Inventory 280 miles of tribs in Yakima & Kittitas 04
Ongoing monitoring Seek funding SCWRC&D
YTAHP (team) Inventory 280 miles of tribs in Yakima & Kittitas 04
Coordinated Actions Tables
DIP September 10, 2007 Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources Fish Habitat Enhancement
120
Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
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Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
om
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Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Habitat assessment to improve watershed-wide information base 7.6a
Stanford Study
Implement storage feasibility study habitat analysis 12/08
USBR
YRBWEP Land-water acquisition
$ need USBR
Feasibility Study – see 3.1d.1
USBR
Habitat assessment of Granger Drain
USGS
TMDLs Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Continue to assess habitat conditions to the extend funding allows, and leverage this effort through cooperative partnerships with others (e.g., YBFWRB, YKFP, YTAHP, SOAC, etc.) **a fundamental mission component
Ongoing WDFW
Monitor aquatic habitats 7.6b
Water Star Grass Abatement in lower Yakima River
Secured funding to test removal options
X Secure additional funding
Secure additional funding
BCD 30K SRB funding
Coordinated Actions Tables
DIP September 10, 2007 Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources Fish Habitat Enhancement
121
Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
p
Long – Term Actions c
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Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
Monitor aquatic habitats to improve watershed-wide information base 7.6b
YTAHP (team) Inventory 280 miles of tribs in Yakima & Kittitas 04
X Refine database & prioritize actions/ projects
SCWRC&D
Ongoing monitoring Seek funding SCWRC&D
Continue to monitor aquatic habitat conditions through science programs, local biologist and through cooperative partnerships (e.g., YBFWRB, YKFP, TYAHP, SOAC, etc)
Ongoing WDFW
Flow monitoring Ongoing USBR
Dam passage habitat
Assessment for potential benefits Complete FS – 2008
Complete EIS – 2009
USBR
Maintain fish counting facilities
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing USBR
Inventory habitat types with stream survey program
Continue to survey uncompleted streams
Repeat on approx. 20 year cycle
USFS
TMDLs Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ecology
Coordinated Actions Tables
DIP September 10, 2007 Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources Fish Habitat Enhancement
122
Action Ongoing Actions and/or Strategies c
om
p
Immediate Priorities c
om
p
Mid – Term Actions
com
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Long – Term Actions c
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Implementing Partner(s)
Possible Funding Sources
TABLE 4.2.6 FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS AND STRATEGIES .
HABITAT: MEASURE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS
Focus on habitat conditions 7.7a
YTAHP ongoing effectiveness monitoring
Seek funding & refine protocols
SCWRC&D
See actions listed under 5.8a
WDFW
Monitor effectiveness of enhancement projects
Monitor recently completed projects
Repeat on 5 to 10 year cycle
USFS
HABITAT: ENSURE WATER QUALITY AND HABITAT STANDARDS REFLECT NATURAL REGIONAL CONDITIONS
Improve information and criteria 7.8a
Storage feasibility study (Model temperature below reservoirs & in lower river system)
Model flow releases (EDT input): 2008 River operations modeling (improve tool): 2008
USBR
Continue to support and provide technical review & expertise to entities and programs that work on water quality standards
Ongoing WDFW
Monitor effectiveness of forest plan standards
Annually monitor selected standards
Adjust standards if necessary
USFS
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& 39: An interim strategy for stock recovery and project prioritization. February, 2004
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44/50 Watershed Actions, Detailed Implementation Plan, WRIA 44/50. HDR, 2006. Summary of Local, State and Federal Permits, Approvals,
Authorizations Required for Watershed-Related Projects from Permit Handbook: Commonly Required Environmental Permits for Washington State, Washington Department of Ecology, Publication #90-29, revised 2/29/2006. In Detailed Implementation Plan, WRIA 32.
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2006. South Yakima Conservation District.
Watershed Management Plan, Yakima River Basin, Yakima Basin Watershed Planning Unit and Tri-County Water Resources Agency, 2003. Washington State Department of Ecology, May, 2003. Final Environmental Impact
Statement for Watershed Planning Under Chapter 90.82. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/0306013.html. Retrieved 7/17/2007. Washington State Department of Ecology, May, 2006. Lower Yakima River
Suspended Sediment Total Maximum Daily Load Study: Water Quality Effectiveness Monitoring Report. Publication No. 06-03-014.
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Quality Management Plan to Control Sources of Pollution—Volume 1: Water Quality Summary of Watersheds in Washington State. Publication No. 06-40-039
Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency Mission and Goal Statement, approved 10-19-06.
Water Resource Advisory Committee Members
DIP WRAC Members
Last Name First Name Representing Breer Laurence Individual Brown Al Greenway Foundation Brown. David City of Yakima Chaplin Don Individual Clark Jack Benton Conservation Dist Collins Christine State Caucus - WA Dept of Health Conley Alex Yakima Basin Fish & Wildlife Recovery Board DeJournette Charles Individual England Dave Individual Farrell Bob Port of Sunnyside Faulconer Lee State Caucus - WA Dept of Agriculture Freudenthal Joel Yakima County Garrigues Bill US Forest Service / Naches Ranger Station George Steven Hop growers of WA / Yakima County Dairy Federation Halstead Sandy Environmental Protection Agency Hansen Amber Individual Harter Justin Naches-Selah Irrigation District Harves Michael Individual Hayward Ben Individual Honeyford Jerri Individual Jenkins Gene Yakima County Farm Bureau Johnston Milt State Caucus - WA Dept. of Natural Resources Keenhan Terry Yakima County Klarich Charles Yakima Basin Storage Alliance Larrick Walt U S Bureau of Reclamation Martinez Mario City of Mabton McClure David Klickitat County McFeeley Michael Individual Mees Phil Benton County Miller Allen Wenas Irrigation District Monk Pat Yakima Basin Joint Board Newhouse Jim South Yakima Conservation District Ries Norbert U S Bureau of Reclamation Patterson Dean Yakima County Record Dottie Yakima County Cattleman Assoc Roy Mark Individual Schramm Don Sunnyside Valley Irrigation Dist Schuler Greg State Caucus - WA Dept Of Ecology Sonnichsen Wayne Individual Stevens Bob WSU Tobin Michael North Yakima Conservation District Vaccaro John U S Geological Survey Visser Richard State Caucus - WA Dept of Fish & Wildlife
Water Resource Advisory Committee Members
DIP WRAC Members
Last Name First Name Representing White Hiram Individual Wick Ann State Caucus – WA Dept of Agriculture Willard Jim Roza Irrigation District Williams Doug Whistlin' Jack Lodge Wireman Ginger Individual YBWRA Board of Directors Dieker Rick Yakima Tieton Irrigation District Leita Mike Yakima County Commissioner Lover Bill Yakima City Council Oliver Claude Benton County Commissioner Trull Jim Roza-Sunnyside Board of Joint Control VanGundy Ron Roza Irrigation District
Implementation Partners and/or Contacts
DIP September 2007Implementation partners and/or contacts
ENTITY NAME PHONE
CITIES
Benton City (not particpating) Ronnie Schumate 509-508-3322
Grandview Cus Ortega 509-882-9213
Granger (not particpating) Alice Koerner 509-854-1725
Mabton Mario Martinez 509-391-0086
Moxee Byron Adams 509-575-8851
Kennewick (not participating) Bruce Beauchene 509-585-4289
Naches (not participating) Jeff Ranger 509-653-2647
Prosser (not participating)
Selah (not participating) Frank Sweet 509-698-7326
Sunnyside Jim Bridges 509-837-3782
Richland (not participating) Pete Rogalsky 509-942-7558
Union Gap (not participating) Bill Rathbone 509-575-3638
West Richland (not participating)
Zillah (not particpating)Bill Hordan, planningSharon Bounds, city clerk
509-249-1919509-829-5151
COUNTIES
Benton County Phil Mees 509-786-5612
Yakima County Terry Keenhan 509-574-2311
IRRIGATION DISTRICTS
Ahtanum ID (not participating) George Marshall 509-249-0226
Buena ID Tom Winckler 509-829-6144
Columbia IDLarry Fox, MgrGary Weatherly, Const 509-783-1625 & 509-947-0634c
Kennewick ID Victor Johnson 509-586-9111 x106
Naches/Selah ID Justin Harter 509-697-4177 & 653-2574
Roza ID Wayne Sonnichson 509-837-4151
Roza-Sunnyside BOJCDon SchrammWayne Sonnichson
509-837-6980509-837-4152
Sunnyside Valley ID Don Schramm 509-837-6980
YTID Rick Dieker 509-678-4101
Implementation Partners and/or Contacts
DIP September 2007Implementation partners and/or contacts
ENTITY NAME PHONE
CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
BCD Jack Clark 509-786-1923
NYCD Mike Tobin 509-454-5743 x5
SYCDMarie ZuroskeJim Newhouse
509-837-7911509-830-1280
HEALTH DISTRICTS
Benton-Franklin HD Rick Dawson 509-582-7761 x255
Yakima HD (not participating) Gordon Kelly 509-575-4040
STATE AGENCIES
Ecology Greg Schuler 509-454-3619
DFW Richard Visser 509-575-2740
DNR Milt Johnston509-925-0963509-925-1793
DOALee FaulconerAnn Wick
360-902-1804360-902-2051
DOH Christine Collins 509-456-2457
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Nile Valley Community Church Craig Norwood
SCWRC&D Dave Myra 509-454-5743 x6
WSU Bob Stevens 509-786-9231
FEDERAL AGENCIES
USBRNorbert RiesWalt Larrick
509-575-5848 x203509-575-5848 x209
USFS Bill Garrigues 509-653-1442
USGSJohn Vaccaro - GWBob Black - WQ
253-552-1620253-552-1687
DIP September 2007Benton Conservation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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Immediate Priorities
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Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
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Long - Term Actions / Objectives
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) and projects that improve irrigation management consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2a
1. Continue to assist landowners to implement conservation plans and BMPs
2. Continue to promote irrigation improvements
By 2010, the water quality of the rivers and streams in Benton County will have shown continual improvement in terms of Ecology evaluation standards
W/ LANDOWNERS, ID, USDA, WSU
Implement BMPs and projects that improve cropland management consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2b
1. Improve understanding of fate and transport of various contaminants
2. Continue to assist landowners to implement conservation plans and BMPs
Assess local stream and river bank activities that could impact water quality and work with the landowners to implement water quality improvement practices
Continue to obtain state and federal funding
By 2010, the water quality of the rivers and streams in Benton County will have shown continual improvement in terms of Ecology evaluation standards
W/ LANDOWNERS, ID, USDA, WSU
Benton Conservation District - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Benton Conservation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
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Long - Term Actions / Objectives
com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS (CONT.)
Implement BMPs and projects that reduce impacts of agricultural chemicals consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2c
1. Improve understanding of fate and transport of various contaminants
2. Continue to assist landowners to implement conservation plans and BMPs
Asses local stream and river bank activities that could impact water quality and work with the landowners to implement water quality improvement practices
By 2010, the water quality of the rivers and streams in Benton County will have shown continual improvement in terms of Ecology evaluation standards
W/ ECOLOGY, ID, USDA, WDOA, LANDOWNERS
Implement BMPs and projects that reduce livestock impacts consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2d
1. Improve understanding of fate and transport of various contaminants
2. Continue to assist landowners to implement conservation plans and BMPs
Asses local stream and river bank activities that could impact water quality and work with the landowners to implement water quality improvement practices & Continue to follow-up with nutrient management in the Livestock Program
Continue to follow-up with nutrient management in the Livestock Program
By 2010, the water quality of the rivers and streams in Benton County will have shown continual improvement in terms of Ecology evaluation standards
W/ ECOLOGY, USDA, WDOA, LANDOWNERS
Benton Conservation District - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Benton Conservation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
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e
Long - Term Actions / Objectives
com
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e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS / TMDLs
Identify and support efforts to improve cause-effect understanding 5.8a
Co-lead with SYCD on lower Yakima River Eutrophication Study
Staff work with partners in researching and developing methods of river and stream water quality improvement
complete eutrophication study with SYCD
By 2010, the water quality of the rivers and streams in Benton County will have shown continual improvement in terms of Ecology evaluation standards
W/ SYCD, ECOLOGY, USGSCCW Grant
Benton Conservation District - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Benton Conservation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
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Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
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e
Long - Term Actions / Objectives
com
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e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Work with USBR to implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements, design and construction 3.2a
Identify water conservation practices that assist agricultural, small farm and urban water users
Work with Agency Partners in researching and developing improved methods of water conservation practices such as innovative irrigation implementation, control and scheduling
By 2010, we will increase water conservation practices throughout the county to show a 10% improvement in the amount of water saved, which therefore, would remain in the streams and rivers of the county
W/ USBR-YRBWEP (CAG)
Continue working with irrigation districts to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
Identify water conservation practices that assist agricultural, small farm and urban water users
Work to secure funding to implement water conservation practices throughout the county
By 2010, we will increase water conservation practices throughout the county to show a 10% improvement in the amount of water saved, which therefore, would remain in the streams and rivers of the county
W/ USBR, ID, CITY
Timelines/Milestones
Benton Conservation District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Benton Conservation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 5/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
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Long - Term Actions / Objectives
com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY (CONTINUED)
Implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b (cont.)
Maintain public awareness of programs for on-farm water conservation practices
1. Continue district newsletter with information updates2. Conduct irrigation system efficiency analysis3. Seek funding for irrigation efficiency
Continue seeking funding for irrigation efficiency project implementation
Work with landowners to implement BMPs and projects that improve irrigation and cropland management 3.2c
Identify water conservation practices that assist agricultural, small farm and urban water users
Assist county residents with implementation of water conservation practices through technical assistance as well as cost share programs
By 2010, we will increase water conservation practices throughout the county to show a 10% improvement in the amount of water saved, which therefore, would remain in the streams and rivers of the county
Benton Conservation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Benton Conservation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 6/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
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Long - Term Actions / Objectives
com
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e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: PUBLIC EDUCATION
Design and implement a public education program to support water quantity actions 3.5a
Identify water conservation practices that assist small farm and urban water users
Assist county residents with knowledge and implementation of xeriscaping techniques to reduce irrigation demands
By 2010, we will increase water conservation practices throughout the county to show a 10% improvement in the amount of water saved, which therefore, would remain in the streams and rivers of the county
W/ CITY, CNTY, ID
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
Participate in interagency coordination forum 5.7a
1. Develop proactive strategies to make non local decision making processes more realistic for local landowners 2. Showcase district progress
Participate in WRAC
Maintain contact with legislatures
By the end of 5 years, we will have at least maintained current local control of resource management(#1 Local control of resource management)
Benton Conservation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Benton Conservation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 7/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
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Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
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e
Long - Term Actions / Objectives
com
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e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS / TMDLs
Identify projects and seek funding for water quality enhancement actions 5.8
Identify the rivers and streams that do not meet the Ecology water quality standards
By 2010, the water quality of the rivers and streams in Benton County will have shown continual improvement in terms of Ecology evaluation standards
W/ WSU, ID, USDA, LANDOWNERS, ECOLOGY, WDOA, NRCS
Establish baseline data for these streams and rivers
Work to secure funding to monitor streams and rivers that do not meet Ecology standards
Identify methods to bring these rivers and streams into compliance
Work to secure funding to improve the water quality in those streams and rivers that are of concern
Benton Conservation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Benton Conservation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 8/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long - Term Actions / Objectives
com
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e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS / TMDLs
Support efforts to expand monitoring activities 5.8c
Work to secure funding to monitor and improve the water quality in those streams and rivers that are of concern
Evaluate temperature in the Yakima River adjacent to Horn Rapids Park before planting riparian buffer (spring 2006)
1. Monitor temperature after planting
2. Attend water quality monitoring workshop
By 2010, the water quality of the rivers and streams in Benton County will have shown continual improvement in terms of Ecology evaluation standards
W/ ECOLOGY USGS, SYCD
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: MINIMIZE RESOURCE IMPACTS ON QUALITY
Assess groundwater impacts on surface water 5.10b
Interact with other agencies to compile relevant data
Communicate with other agencies to collect groundwater info
Determine ground water contribution to surface water quality
GROUND WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS - DRINKING WATER ISSUES
Provide outlets for ground water protection information 6.1a
Continue district newsletter with information updates
Include articles in newsletter related to ground water quality
W/ CHD, WSU
Benton Conservation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Benton Conservation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 9/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
e
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long - Term Actions / Objectives
com
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e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT: PROTECT / ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Identify and implement water quality actions to protect and enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2b
Water Star Grass Abatement in lower Yakima River
Secured funding to test removal options X Secure additional
funding Secure additional funding
$30K YBSRB Funding
W/ ECOLOGY, ID, LANDOWNERS
HABITAT: ENHANCE DOWNSTREAM REACHES & CONNECT ASSOCIATED FLOODPLAINS ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL AQUATIC HABITATS
Identify and implement actions to improve water quality 7.3c , 7.4c
Water Star Grass Abatement in lower Yakima River
Secured funding to test removal options
Secure additional funding
Secure additional funding
$30K YBSRB Funding
W/ ECOLOGY, EPA, ID, LANDOWNERS, USGS, USFS
HABITAT: IMPROVE INFORMATION BASE
Assess and monitor aquatic habitats 7.6 a & b
Water Star Grass Abatement in lower Yakima River
Secured funding to test removal options
Secure additional funding
Secure additional funding
$30K YBSRB Funding
W/ CA, WDFW, ECOLOGY, USFS, CC SOAC, ID USGS
.
Timelines/Milestones
Benton Conservation District - Other Responsibilities
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Benton County Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and/or Actions
com
plet
e
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e Mid - Term Strategies and Actions
3 - 5 Years com
plet
e Long - Term Strategies and
Actions com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
ADMINISTRATIVE*Plan Adoption X
*Establish Coordination Agency
Approved Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency (YBWRA)
X
*Establish Water Resources Advisory Committee
Intergovernmental Agreement X
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: STORAGE
Provide seed funding 3.1c
Support storage through Yakima Basin Storage Alliance
past funding
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Develop policies or regulations to facilitate establishment of new or expanded public water systems 4.0
For plats, discussion of adopting regs that require up to 5-6 dwelling per one exempt well, rather than permitting one exempt well per parcel is a step forward
Amendments to Building/Subdivision Codes to specify potable water supplies in bldg. and subdivision permit apps.
not funded
Benton County - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Benton County Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and/or Actions
com
plet
e
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e Mid - Term Strategies and Actions
3 - 5 Years com
plet
e Long - Term Strategies and
Actions com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
*Co-lead with cities to support service expansion by public water systems within urban growth areas 4.1d
Support service area expansion to discourage proliferation of exempt wells
Draft Co. ordinance for UGAs requires developments within 400' of city service to "hook-up" if city will serve. Binding the cities to do so would require an interlocal agreement. The incentive for developers is urban versus rural density.
Agreements with all cities to serve in UGAs without annexation where annexation is problematic
N/A
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE STORMWATER IMPACTS
Plan/implement stormwater runoff controls 5.3 a & b
*Manage Stormwater in unincorporated areas consistent with surface water quality strategy
Develop Stormwater Program to meet requirement of Eastern Washington Stormwater Management Manual
Partially funded
Benton County - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Benton County Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and/or Actions
com
plet
e
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e Mid - Term Strategies and Actions
3 - 5 Years com
plet
e Long - Term Strategies and
Actions com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
*Update land use regulations within jurisdictional area to protect existing habitat conditions 7.2d, 7.5a
Protect existing habitat using CAO & SMP
Updates to CAO (2007) and SMP (2008)
Do outreach to inform the public and property owners re the value of, and the state of, the resources and the "why of" protective measures/regs. Integrate the outreach with the outreach program activities being done by the WMP and the YBFWRB
W/ CITY, ECOLOGY, NRCS, USFS
Partial funding re CAO and SMA updates
Timelines/Milestones
Benton County - Lead Responsibilities
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Benton County Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and/or Actions
com
plet
e
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e Mid - Term Strategies and Actions
3 - 5 Years com
plet
e Long - Term Strategies and
Actions com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
*Update land use regulations within jurisdictional area improve off-channel connectivity 7.3b, 7.4b
Updates to CAO and SMP to be finalized in 2007. To the extent practical, integrate science from the WP, SRP and SBPs.
Initiate focused public outreach in order to reduce violations of existing ordinances. Adopt Comp. Plan policies and amendments to existing CAO and SMP ordinances that enable the creation of a "package" or packages of complimentary land use controls/ options/incentives etc., that can be applied in conjunction with tools/funding available through the YBFWRB, YBWRA, M-CFEG, BPA, Benton Cons. District, etc., to projects that involve critical resources and LFs identified in the SBP and SRP at the time of site-planning and permit review. (continued)
W/ WDOT, WDFW, CD, LANDOWNERS
Partial funding re CAO and SMA updates
Benton County - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Benton County Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 5/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and/or Actions
com
plet
e
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e Mid - Term Strategies and Actions
3 - 5 Years com
plet
e Long - Term Strategies and
Actions com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT (CONTINUED)
*Update land use regulations within jurisdictional area improve off-channel connectivity 7.3b, 7.4b
The package would include incentives with and w/o mandatory requirements for such as clustered site plans, conservation easements or common open space, density bonuses, common wall units (i.e., duplexes and townhouses-zero lot line), land acquisitions, open space (current use property tax reductions) CREP, etc. The package could be developed jointly by the County and cities for use in each, with variations according to each but with the objective being consistency of result "on-the-ground" to protect and enhance resources across jurisdictional boundaries. Adequately fund post project monitoring and enforcement.
Benton County - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Benton County Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 6/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and/or Actions
com
plet
e
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e Mid - Term Strategies and Actions
3 - 5 Years com
plet
e Long - Term Strategies and
Actions com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
*Update land use regulations within jurisdictional area to improve riparian area management 7.3d, 7.4d
Apply local regs to protect Critical Area resource functions.
See discussion under 7.3b & 7.4b above for Co./cities. For other than "protection": Livestock fencing program/incentives. Riparian and floodplain restoration projects
W/ LANDOWNERS, USFS, CD, WDFW
*Facilitate county workshop(s) to develop more detailed habitat enhancement strategies at the county or subbasin level 7.6a
YBSRP completed 2006
Joined YBFWRB 2006
Facilitate public participation, outreach (e.g., at workshops) and dialogue between various local interests, participate w/ YBFWRB & YBWRA. County staff be liaison w/ city staff (Not yet implement Ted)
X
X
If the YBWRA board desires, integrate with the YBFWRB's basin-wide integrated public outreach program to bring to the local public and shoreline property owners policy objectives, information/ data sets and implementation plans of the WMP and the SRP to foster understanding, support and participation.
Partially funded
Benton County - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Benton County Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 7/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and/or Actions
com
plet
e
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Strategies and Actions Future
com
plet
e Long - Term Strategies and
Actions com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: STORAGE*Support design and construction of storage projects by providing seed funding, securing political support, seeking additional funding and processing permits in a timely manner 3.1
Ongoing political and financial support for storage study and YBSA
Continued support Continued support Partially funded
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: PUBLIC EDUCATION*Support design and implementation of public education program 3.5a
Regional education coordination consortium
W/ CITY, ID
Not funded
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT*Track progress of USGS Study and provide input to its application and associated policy decisions 4.1a
Tracking progress of study
Completion of study in 2008
W/ CA, CITY, ID, ECOLOGY
not funded
Benton County - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Benton County Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 8/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and/or Actions
com
plet
e
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e Mid - Term Strategies and Actions
3 - 5 Years com
plet
e Long - Term Strategies and
Actions com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
*Design and establish improved system for monitoring and managing aquifer water levels over the long term 4.1b
Tracking progress Same
W/ ECOLOGY, ID, CITIES
Not funded
Participate in development of any programs pertaining to the use and management of groundwater rights in Yakima Basin consistent w/ WMP, Alternative II-2 4.1c
Very minor, some connection to SEPA for certain projects
Review USGS groundwater study 2008. Participate in policy discussions after completion of the groundwater study
Help develop policy w/ WRAC and update Chapter 4 of WMP
W/ ECOLOGY, CITY, ID, LANDOWNERS
Not funded
Benton County - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Benton County Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 9/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and/or Actions
com
plet
e
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e Mid - Term Strategies and Actions
3 - 5 Years com
plet
e Long - Term Strategies and
Actions com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: PUBLIC EDUCATION
*Support design and implementation of a public education program addressing ground water management 4.2a
Regional education coordination consortium Not funded
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTSSupport actions to control agricultural impacts other than irrigation or cropland management, or livestock or agricultural chemical impacts 5.2e
CAO setback requirements for aquatic resources. Ag. Extension Programs for small farmers, open space taxation programs.
Expansion to targeted small farmers or non-ag users (parks, ball fields, golf courses)
Partially funded
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE INTERAGENCY COORDINATION*Participate in interagency forum 5.7a
Participate in forum Participate in forum Participate in forum Participate in forum
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: PROTECT EXISTING HIGH QUALITY HABITATS
Support watershed headwaters protection and projects to protect existing high-quality habitats 7.1b
Support YBFWRB and YBSRB and proposed actions to protect high quality habitats
funded
Timelines/Milestones
Benton County - Other Responsibilities
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Benton County Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 10/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and/or Actions
com
plet
e
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e Mid - Term Strategies and Actions
3 - 5 Years com
plet
e Long - Term Strategies and
Actions com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: ENHANCE DOWNSTREAM REACHES & CONNECT ASSOCIATED FLOODPLAINS ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL HABITATS
Support in-channel complexity actions to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains and to enhance degraded but functional aquatic habitats 7.3e, 7.4e
To the extent that local permits, etc. are necessary the County is supportive
See 7.3b; 7.4b
Work with and through the YBFWRB, YBWRA board, non-profits etc. to assist in identifying locations for such projects and certain land use related logistics for accomplishing them
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: PROTECT EXISTING CONDITIONS FROM FURTHER DEGRADATION
Focus on non-point pollution to protect existing habitat conditions from further degradation 7.5c
Support Benton Conservation District re agriculture. Control development runoff on-site
W/ CA, WDFW, ECOLOGY, USFS, CD, CC
Funding ??
.
Benton County - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Benton-Franklin Health District
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources1/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
e
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long - Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER QUALITY: MANAGEMENT
Develop detailed county ground water quality management strategies 6.0
We may be able to assist and provide comments
Work with all involved agencies to develop
.
Benton Franklin Health District - Participation Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Benton-Franklin Health District
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources2/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
e
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long - Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS
Provide outlets for ground water protection information 6.1a
We can and do provide information to well owners
W/ WSU, CD
Develop a mass media campaign for ground water protection 6.1b
This not something we would normally pursue however we do interact with the media on domestic water quality
W/ WSU, CD
Develop ground water protection program for schools 6.1c
We presently have an educator to provide water quality programs as part of our current activities
W/ WSU, CD
Conduct periodic public opinion surveys related to ground water protection efforts 6.1d
We do not have the funds nor staff for this type of activity
W/ WSU, CD
Timelines/Milestones
Benton Franklin Health District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Benton-Franklin Health District
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources3/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
e
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long - Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER QUALITY: ASSESS SUSCEPTIBILITY OF GROUND WATER SUPPLIES TO CONTAMINATION
Conduct level I risk assessment of ground water supplies' susceptibility to contamination 6.2a
We do not have the expertise to perform this function although we may be able to provide input
W/ CPD, ECOLOGY, LOCAL WATER PURVEYORS
Conduct level II risk assessment 6.2b
We do not have the expertise to perform this function although we may be able to provide input
W/ CPD, ECOLOGY, LOCAL WATER PURVEYORS
Evaluate the existing data management system that assesses the susceptibility of ground water supplies to contamination and improve if necessary 6.2c
We have no data management system at this time
Benton Franklin Health District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Benton-Franklin Health District
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources4/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
e
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long - Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE ABILITY TO DETECT AND MONITOR IMPACTS TO GROUND WATER SUPPLIES
Establish/facilitate short-term monitoring approach to determine baseline conditions of groundwater supplies 6.3b
We do not have the staff or resources available to perform this task. In Franklin county this task is performed by the Ground water Management Area.
W/ W/ WDOH, ECOLOGY, USGS, LOCAL WATER PURVEYORS
Establish or facilitate long-term monitoring approach to detect impacted ground water supplies 6.3c
We can assist with information
W/ LOCAL WATER PURVEYORS WDOH, ECOLOGY, USGS
Establish or facilitate long-term monitoring approach to evaluate the performance of implemented management strategies 6.3d
We can assist with this but we do not have the staff to perform this function
W/ WDOH, ECOLOGY, USGS, LOCAL WATER PURVEYORS
Benton Franklin Health District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Benton-Franklin Health District
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources5/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
e
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long - Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE ABILITY TO DETECT & MONITOR IMPACTS TO GROUND WATER SUPPLIES
Analyze data collected during monitoring programs 6.3e
We can assist with this but we do not have the staff to perform this function
W/ WDOH, ECOLOGY, USGS
GROUND WATER QUALITY: WELLHEAD PROTECTION
Encourage Group B systems to voluntarily establish a Wellhead Protection Program 6.4c
We can continue to request that these systems do this but we still haven't accomplished routine monitoring compliance
W/ LOCAL WATER PURVEYORS, WSU, WDOH
GROUND WATER QUALITY: MINIMIZE LAND USE IMPACTS W/ TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Identify land use activities and contaminants of ground water to be addressed with technical management strategies 6.5a
May be appropriate to work with County Planning through Critical Areas Ordinance
W/ CD, ECOLOGY, WDOA, NRCS
Timelines/Milestones
Benton Franklin Health District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Benton-Franklin Health District
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources6/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
e
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long - Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER QUALITY: MINIMIZE LAND USE IMPACTS W/ TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Select and implement technical management strategies to minimize land use activities on ground water supplies 6.5b
May be appropriate to work with County Planning through Critical Areas Ordinance
W/ CD, ECOLOGY WDOA, NRCS
GROUND WATER QUALITY: CLEAN UP SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION
Evaluate the need for independent clean up actions 6.6b
We do perform some assessments on Ecology's behalf
W/ ECOLOGY, WDOA, USGS
. .
Timelines/Milestones
Benton Franklin Health District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Buena Irrigation District
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/1
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
e
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long - Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements and design and construction 3.2a
Replace open ditch irrigation with low-pressure pipe
Total cost 4 projects: $1,026,668.76
10% Buena ID90% cost share
Construct concrete control structures for access and cleaning
Install flow meter at diversion
.
.
Buena Irrigation District - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Coordinating Agency Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/13
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions
com
plet
ed
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
ed
Mid-Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
ed
Long-Term Actions
com
plet
ed NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
OVERALL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Intergovernmental coordination and communications
Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP)
Watershed Management Plan implementation
First year implementation planning:1. Administration2. Contact group A water users3. Establish WRAC4. Complete DIP
Plan implementation and grant programs
1-3 years funding $125,000/year, 4-5 years funding $67,500/year
CA - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Coordinating Agency Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/13
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions
com
plet
ed
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
ed
Mid-Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
ed
Long-Term Actions
com
plet
ed NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
OVERALL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Pursue additional funding
Prepare grant applications to obtain RCW 90.82 funds for implementation and administration
Year 1: reimbursement requestsYear 2: obtain year 2 funding Oct 2007
Obtain 3rd - 5th year funding
Obtain ongoing state funding for 90.82 operations & projects
Admin: State 90.82
CCW projects & water quality planning
SURFACE WATER RESOURCESSeek authorization and funding from state to match federal funds for storage study 3.1a
Support state funding requests1. USBR storage study2. Pine Hollow
To be determined Seek match for storage construction funding
GROUND WATER RESOURCES
Participate in and track Columbia River Management Program for basin funding opportunities
1. Participate with Columbia River Commissioner's Advisory Group (CRCAG)2. Participate in Policy Advisory Group (PAG)
SURFACE WATER QUALITY 5.8 a, b, c, dIdentify and seek funding for water quality enhancement actions.GROUND WATER QUALITY
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
CA - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Coordinating Agency Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/13
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions
com
plet
ed
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
ed
Mid-Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
ed
Long-Term Actions
com
plet
ed NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
OVERALL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Monitor plan implementation
Annual review of DIP actions by WRAC w/ implementing partners
Dec. 2007 reportDec. 2008 report Ongoing
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES, 3.1.d.1Review progress on USBR / Ecology storage study / EIS
GROUND WATER RESOURCES, 4.1.a
Review progress on Yakima Basin USGS Ground water StudyDue 2008
Facilitate WRAC and/or subgroup to review study & develop policy/revisions to Chapter 4 of WS Plan
SURFACE WATER QUALITY 5.8 a - dTrack development of TMDLs in Yakima Basin
GROUND WATER QUALITY, 6.0
Review water supply plan updates for consistency with WMP
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT, 7.0Coordinate & exchange information with YBFWR board for habitat enhancement efforts
CA - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Coordinating Agency Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/13
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions
com
plet
ed
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
ed
Mid-Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
ed
Long-Term Actions
com
plet
ed NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
OVERALL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Information clearinghouse
Provide watershed information as requested
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES, 3.0
Participate in USBR Round Table
GROUND WATER RESOURCES, 4.0
Provide information on ground water
SURFACE WATER QUALITY, 5.0
Conduct annual CCW local priority ranking Ongoing
GROUND WATER QUALITY, 6.0
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT, 7.0Coordinate & provide information w/ YBFWRB
CA - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Coordinating Agency Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 5/13
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions
com
plet
ed
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
ed
Mid-Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
ed
Long-Term Actions
com
plet
ed NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
OVERALL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Support specific strategies
Prioritize actions for funding
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES
Track Yakima Basin Storage Study, 3.1d.1 Track Pine Hollow Storage Study, 3.1.d.2
GROUND WATER RESOURCES
Track USGS ground water study 4.1a
Convene WRAC and/or subgroup to review & develop policy / recommendations to Chapter 4 of WMP as required
SURFACE WATER QUALITY
Track TMDL development 5.8
GROUND WATER QUALITY
To be determined by WRAC
Timelines/Milestones
CA - Lead Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Coordinating Agency Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 6/13
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions
com
plet
ed
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
ed
Mid-Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
ed
Long-Term Actions
com
plet
ed NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
OVERALL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Support specific strategies
Prioritize actions for funding
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
Focus on non-point source pollution 7.5c Review/comment on proposed habitat projects
.
Timelines/Milestones
CA - Lead Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Coordinating Agency Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 7/13
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions
com
plet
ed
Immediate Priorities
com
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ed
Mid-Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
ed
Long-Term Actions
com
plet
ed NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
OVERALL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Identify issues barriers to be addressed
Identify and prioritize barriers to implementation
Encourage Kittitas County, Ellensburg & others to join YBWRA
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES
To be determined by WRAC
GROUND WATER RESOURCES
To be determined by WRAC
SURFACE WATER QUALITY
To be determined by WRAC
GROUND WATER QUALITY
To be determined by WRAC
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
To be determined by WRAC
CA - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Coordinating Agency Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 8/13
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions
com
plet
ed
Immediate Priorities
com
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ed
Mid-Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
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Long-Term Actions
com
plet
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SourcesAgreements Needed
OVERALL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Targeted public outreach
List and prioritize public outreach education opportunities
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES 3.5aRegional Education Coordination Consortium
Join Regional Education Coordination Consortium
GROUND WATER RESOURCES 4.2aJoin existing Regional Education Coordination Consortium
Organize & coordinate development of a public education program
SURFACE WATER QUALITY 5.8d
Establish a forum as required to develop a public education program
SYCD facilitation of Water Quality Monitoring Group (Grant requirement to end)
Facilitate/build on (Water Quality Monitoring Group) or establish new Forum
Timelines/Milestones
CA - Lead Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Coordinating Agency Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 9/13
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions
com
plet
ed
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
ed
Mid-Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
ed
Long-Term Actions
com
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ed NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
OVERALL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Targeted public outreach
List and prioritize public outreach education opportunities
GROUND WATER QUALITY 6.1 a - d
Join existing or establish new Forum
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT 7.0
Participate with YBFWRB efforts
CA - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Coordinating Agency Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 10/13
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions
com
plet
ed
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
ed
Mid-Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
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Long-Term Actions
com
plet
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SourcesAgreements Needed
OVERALL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Prepare annual progress report
WRAC with director prepare annual progress report
December 2007/08 report/scope of work
Annual reports/scope of work Ongoing
Administrative support
Provide for director with administrative support
Annually: Update scope of work
Seek state/local funding for plan updates and ongoing implementation
Ongoing
90.82 funding (5 years)
Seek future state 90.82 funding
CA - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Coordinating Agency Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 11/13
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions
com
plet
ed
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
ed
Mid-Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
ed
Long-Term Actions
com
plet
ed NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
OVERALL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Coordinate watershed plan updates
Schedule 5-year plan updates as needed
Review Plan / identify issues for required updates
To be determined
GROUND WATER RESOURCES
Track progress of USGS study and provide input to its application and associated policy decisions 4.1a
Track & review USGS study upon completion 2008
Convene WRAC (ground water committee) to review ground water report, develop policy recommendations and update Chapter 4 of WMP as required
CA - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Coordinating Agency Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 12/13
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions
com
plet
ed
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
ed
Mid-Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
ed
Long-Term Actions
com
plet
ed NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
OVERALL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Improve interagency coordination
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES 3.1
Support existing Forums
Coordinate with USBR/ Ecology storage study forums/ EIS 3.1d.1
OngoingSupport implementation of major storage
Participate in other existing YRBWEP and YBSA forums 3.5.b
Support implementation of major storage
GROUND WATER RESOURCES
Establish new Ground Water Forum, 4.1.b
Coordinate with Group A water purveyors 4.2
Timelines/Milestones
CA - Lead Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Coordinating Agency Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 13/13
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions
com
plet
ed
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
ed
Mid-Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
ed
Long-Term Actions
com
plet
ed NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
OVERALL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Improve interagency coordination
SURFACE WATER QUALITY
Support existing Water Quality Monitoring Group
Facilitate Yakima Basin Water Quality Monitoring Group annually or as needed
Support existing sub-basin TMDL work groups 5.7.a
Participate in TMDL sub-basin forums
GROUND WATER QUALITY
Establish Forum 6.4.a
Coordinate w/ water purveyors' updates to water plans & wellhead protection programs
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
Support Existing Forum, 7.0
Coordinate w/ YBFWRB
.
CA - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Columbia Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
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Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
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Long - Term Actions
com
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e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES
Manage surface water resources 3.0
Update to capital improvement plan (CIP)
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements and design and construction 3.2a
Canal lining:
Line ~1 mile of lateral 2 canal
X
Canal lining:
Line ~1 mile of lateral 2 canal
Ongoing
Funding: 30% State (Ref 38) 70% local
W/ USBR-YRBWEP (CAG)
.
Columbia Irrigation District - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Grandview Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
e
Immediate Priorities
com
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e
Mid - Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long - Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Continue working with irrigation districts to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
Conserve domestic water supply by providing (parallel) irrigation piping system w/ SVID/Grandview
Dual water system:Alternate days on irrigation schedule for domestic & irrigation use
SVID quarterly meetings
Ongoing Ongoing
W/ USBR, SVID, GRANGER ID & Developers (dual systems required for all new developments)Local funding
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: REUSE
Periodically review reuse opportunities during utility plan updates projects 3.3b
Habitat enhancement w/ treated effluent on WDFW lands
Investigate w/ RSBOJC for reuse during drought years
W/ RSBOJC
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Expand service by public water systems within urban growth areas to replace exempt well use 4.1d
Annexation with decommissioning of existing wells
Expand service area w/ dual irrigation systemUrban growth boundary review pending w/ county
40-acre annexation pending
W/ CNTY, LANDOWNERS
City of Grandview - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Grandview Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
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Mid - Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
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Long - Term Actions
com
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e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: STORMWATER
Plan/implement municipal stormwater runoff controls 5.3a
Design subdivisions to meet future requirements
Ongoing2010Meet 10,000 population threshold stormwater permit requirements
W/ CNTY, YAKIMA CITY, UNION GAP, SUNNYSIDE
Plan/implement industrial stormwater runoff controls 5.3b
Inspect industriesyear 2010 + Ongoing W/ ECOLOGY, IND
GROUND WATER QUALITY: WELLHEAD PROTECTION
Manage wellhead protection areas 6.4a, b
2001 plan approved by WDOH
XPublic education of citizens in wellhead protection areas
Ongoing OngoingW/ WDOH, LOCAL WATER PURVEYORS
Posted entrances
City of Grandview - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Grandview Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
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Mid - Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
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Long - Term Actions
com
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e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT: ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL AQUATIC HABITATS
Update land use regulations to improve off-channel connectivity, and improve management of riparian areas consistent with habitat strategy 7.4d
Habitat enhancement at WDFW Byron Ponds with treated effluent
Pond expansion to East Game Pond
$2,000,000 North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grant w/ WDFW
Effluent delivery - 1998 Ducks Unlimited funded pipeline
$40,000 pipeline
City of Grandview - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Grandview Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
plet
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Mid - Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
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Long - Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: COMMUNICATION / PUBLIC EDUCATION
Design and implement public education program to support storage, water efficiency, water reuse, and water-rights transfer actions 3.5a
Support of YBSA Ongoing support Ongoing support Ongoing support W/ CA/YBSA, ID
Participate in interagency coordination forum 3.5b
Member of WRAC Support DIP Support DIP Support DIP W/ WSU, WDFW,
CNTY
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Define specific ground water management actions consistent with overall objectives of watershed plan (reliability) 4.0
Water supply intertie agreement w/ Sunnyside & Prosser
City of Grandview - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Grandview Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 5/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
plet
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Mid - Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
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Long - Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT (CONT)
Design and establish improved system for monitoring and managing aquifer water levels over the long term 4.1b
Industrial user conservation incentive program
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing W/ CA, CNTY, ID, ECOLOGY
Consolidating ground water permits
W/ ECOLOGY
Participate in the development of any programs pertaining to the use and management of groundwater rights in Yakima Basin, consistent with Watershed Plan Alternative II-2 4.1c
Participate in policy development upon completion of USGS ground water study in 2008
W/ CA, ID, CTY, ECOLOGY
Timelines/Milestones
City of Grandview - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007City of Grandview Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 6/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
e
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid - Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long - Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: PUBLIC EDUCATION
Develop a public education program about ground water management 4.2a
City code requiring alternate-day irrigation schedule
Monitored by city staff Ongoing Ongoing W/ CNTY, ID, ECOLOGY/CA
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: POINT-SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL
Upgrade wastewater facilities 5.6a
$14 M WWTP upgrade
Ongoing operation & maintenance
Ongoing operation & maintenance
Ongoing operation & maintenance
W/ IND, ECOLOGY(20 year capacity)
Accommodate service area growth to support/maintain point source pollution control programs 5.6b
Expansion of collection system with development
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing W/ IND, ECOLOGY
.
City of Grandview - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Mabton
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/3
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid - Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
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Long - Term Actions
com
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e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Continue working with irrigation districts to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
Continue investigating purchase of irrigation water rights
Obtain irrigation water to irrigate parks
Local $
W/ USBR, ID
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Expand service by public water systems within urban growth areas to replace exempt well use 4.1d
Annexation 150-180ac (south) Allison Road
Annexation public hearing March 2007 W/ CNTY
GROUND WATER QUALITY: WELLHEAD PROTECTION
Manage wellhead protection areas 6.4a, b
WDOH approved wellhead protection plan
Maintain wellhead protection programs as part of Group A system requirements
W/ WDOH, LOCAL WATER PURVEYORS, USGS
City of Mabton - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Mabton
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/3
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
e
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid - Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
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Long - Term Actions
com
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e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: COMMUNICATION / PUBLIC EDUCATION
Design and implement public education program (PEP) to support storage, water efficiency, water reuse, and water-rights transfer actions 3.5a
Letter notice to conserve water
Need PEP in English and Spanish W/, CITIES, ID
Participate in interagency coordination forum 3.5b N/A Join WRAC W/ WSU, WDFW,
CNTY
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENTParticipate in the development of any programs pertaining to the use and management of groundwater rights in Yakima Basin, consistent with Watershed Plan Alternative II-2 4.1c
Participate in future policy development following completion of Ground Water Study ( 2008)
W/ ID, CTY, ECOLOGY
Expand service by public water systems within urban growth areas 4.1d
Need for additional water
Replacement well #5 to be completed August 30, 2007
W/ CA, CNTY, ID, ECOLOGY
Timelines/Milestones
City of Mabton - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007City of Mabton
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/3
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
e
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid - Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long - Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: PUBLIC EDUCATION
Develop a public education program about ground water management 4.2a
Letter notice, etc,. same as for surface water (see 3.5a above)
PEP in English & Spanish
W/ CNTY, ID, ECOLOGY
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: POINT-SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL
Upgrade wastewater facilities 5.6a
Expand drying beds
Obtain $ for feasibility study
Local $W/ IND, ECOLOGY
Accommodate service area growth to support/maintain point source pollution control programs 5.6b
Wastewater expansion at 75% of capacity
Annexation area expansion Ongoing Ongoing W/ IND, ECOLOGY
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
Improve interagency coordination 5.7a
Coordinate w/ CA and WRAC
.
Timelines/Milestones
City of Mabton - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007City of Moxee Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/5
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
plet
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Mid-Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long-Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Continue working with irrigation districts to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
Installing irrigation system w/in city limits to conserve domestic water supply
1000 ft/yr Ongoing Ongoing
W/ USBR, Selah/Moxee ID & Developers (required for all new developers)
Conserve domestic water supply by providing (parallel) irrigation piping system w/ Selah-Moxee ID$40,000 spent
Start 2007
Complete: Dec 2008Funding ?
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Expand service by public water systems within urban growth areas to replace exempt well use 4.1d
Annexation with assumption of existing well
Urban growth boundary expansion pending w/ county
Annexations pending
W/ CNTY, LANDOWNERS
City of Moxee - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Moxee Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/5
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
plet
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Mid-Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
plet
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Long-Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER QUALITY: WELLHEAD PROTECTION
Manage wellhead protection areas 6.4a, b
Maintain approved wellhead protection plan
Public education of citizens in wellhead protection areas
Ongoing OngoingW/ WDOH, LOCAL WATER PURVEYORS
Booth at fair Ongoing Ongoing
City of Moxee - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Moxee Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/5
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid-Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long-Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: COMMUNICATION / PUBLIC EDUCATION
Design and implement public education program to support storage, water efficiency, water reuse, and water-rights transfer actions 3.5a
Support to YBSA Ongoing
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENTParticipate in the development of any programs pertaining to the use and management of ground water rights in Yakima Basin, consistent with Watershed Plan, Alternative II-2 (Selective Restrictions on New Ground Water Development) 4.1c
Working with Yakima county on HYW 24 corridor water delivery systems
Intertie to share county water rights to serve corridor
W/ ID, CTY, ECOLOGY
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: PUBLIC EDUCATION
Develop a public education program about ground water management 4.2a
Need public education program to preserve domestic/ irrigation water
W/ CNTY, ID, ECOLOGY/CA
City of Moxee - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Moxee Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/5
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
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Mid-Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long-Term Actions
com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE STORMWATER IMPACTS
Plan/implement industrial stormwater runoff controls 5.3b
Member regional SW policy group
Participating in regional funding study
Oct/Nov 2007 decision on regional utility
Implementation ImplementationW/ CTY, ECOLOGY, IND, REGIONAL GROUP
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: POINT-SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL
Upgrade wastewater facilities 5.6a
Intertie w/ Yakima WWTP
Waste water interceptor line to connect to Yakima WWTPStart: Feb 07complete: Aug 07
Terrace Heights Sewer District Complete PS: Dec 07
Use of "old" WWTP for pre-treatment of expanded/new industry
W/ IND, ECOLOGY
Accommodate service area growth to support/maintain point source pollution control programs 5.6b
Expansion with development
208 unit subdivision Phase II expansion Feb - Dec 07
Urban area growth expansion & future annexations
W/ IND, ECOLOGY
City of Moxee - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Moxee Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 5/5
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
e
Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid-Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long-Term Actions
com
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e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
Improve interagency coordination 5.7a
Connection to City of Yakima WWTP will remove waste discharge from Moxee drain
Start: Dec 07 CITY OF YAKIMA
GROUND WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE LOCAL WELLHEAD PROTECTION
Manage wellhead protection areas 6.4a, b
Part of regional wellhead protection committee
Public education of citizens in wellhead protection areas
Ongoing OngoingW/ WDOH, LOCAL WATER PURVEYORS
.
Timelines/Milestones
City of Moxee - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007City of Sunnyside Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/3
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
plet
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Mid - Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
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Long - Term Actions
com
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e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Expand service by public water systems within urban growth areas to replace exempt well use 4.1d
Urban water system expansion
Ongoing expansion of urban area Ongoing Ongoing W/ CNTY
New well replacement #11 completed
#12 in 2008Well #10 w/ treatment will provide supply for 20 years
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: STORMWATER
Plan/implement municipal stormwater runoff controls 5.3a
NPDESRegional SW management utilityOct 2007 ordinance
Public education Cleaning & permitting connected systems W/ CNTY, ECOLOGY
Plan/implement industrial stormwater runoff controls 5.3b
Coordinate management of city discharge to SVID drains
Post-construction inspections
W/ CTY, ECOLOGY, IND
Partner with SVID (secondary permittee)
GROUND WATER QUALITY: WELLHEAD PROTECTION
Manage wellhead protection areas 6.4a In place W/ new #12 in 2008 W/ plan update 2010
W/ WDOH, LOCAL WATER PURVEYORS, USGS
City of Sunnyside - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Sunnyside Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/3
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
plet
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Mid - Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
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Long - Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: COMMUNICATION / PUBLIC EDUCATION
Design and implement public education program to support storage, water efficiency, water reuse, and water-rights transfer actions 3.5a
Annual report w/ conservation tips
Dual irrigation system
New subdivision requirements
W/ CNTY, ID
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Track progress of USGS Study and provide input to its application and associated policy decisions 4.1a
complete 2008 (Web) W/ CA, CNTY, ID, ECOLOGY
Design and establish improved system for monitoring and managing aquifer water levels over the long term 4.1b
Installing probe to monitor water levels
complete 2008 W/ CNTY, ID, ECOLOGY
City of Sunnyside - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Sunnyside Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/3
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
plet
e
Mid - Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
plet
e
Long - Term Actions
com
plet
e NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Participate in the development of any programs pertaining to the use and management of ground water rights in Yakima Basin, consistent with Watershed Plan, Alternative II-2 (Selective Restrictions on New Ground Water Development) 4.1c
Participate in policy development upon completion of USGS ground water study (2008)
W/ ID, CTY, ECOLOGY
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: POINT-SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL
Upgrade wastewater facilities 5.6a
WWTP upgraded to meet ammonia de-nitrification) & CL2 (uv) limits
complete March 2007 Ongoing Ongoing W/ IND, ECOLOGY
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: POINT-SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL
Accommodate service area growth to support/maintain point source pollution control programs 5.6b
As needed W/ IND, ECOLOGY
.
Timelines/Milestones
City of Sunnyside - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007City of Yakima Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/7
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
plet
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Immediate Priorities
com
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Mid - Term Actions3 - 5 Years
com
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Long - Term Actions
com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: STORAGE
Continue aquifer storage & recovery project 3.1e
On hold but still active Obtain permits and test
First well in 2012Second in 2014
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Continue working to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
Ongoing Irrigation system pipe replacement
Irrigation system pipe replacement
Irrigation system pipe replacement Local funding
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: REUSE
Periodically review reuse opportunities during utility plan updates projects 3.3b
Active Next look in 2010
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Design and establish improved system for monitoring and managing aquifer water levels over the long term 4.1b
Active Monitor water level in city wells
Monitor water level in city wells
Compare to USGS study
W/ CA, CNTY, ID, ECOLOGY
City of Yakima - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Yakima Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/7
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Support service expansion by public water systems within urban growth areas to replace exempt well use 4.1d
American Water Works Association (AWWA)Work with WA Water Utilities Council Chapter of AWWA to protect water law (HB1338)
Monitor court case W/ OTHER CITIES
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE STORMWATER IMPACTS
Plan / implement municipal stormwater runoff controls 5.3a
Ongoing - Interim SW program - Clean inspect and assess existing infrastructure.
Permit to be issued by Ecology January 2007. Review plan with value engineering study to be completed January 2007
Develop joint utility w/County in accordance with Ecology permit compliance schedule
Continued implementation of program
W/ CNTY, ECOLOGY
Plan / implement industrial stormwater runoff controls 5.3b
Ensure all industries are permitted
compliance review as part of stormwater management plan
Permit requirement - 3rd year
W/ CNTY, ECOLOGY, IND
City of Yakima - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Yakima Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/7
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: POINT-SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL
Upgrade wastewater facilities to support/maintain point source pollution control programs 5.6a
Construction ongoing for update of wastewater facilities
Completion of construction by 12/07
Update Facilities Plan for next round of improvements 2009
Begin construction 2011
W/ IND, ECOLOGY
Accommodate service area growth to support/maintain point source pollution control programs 5.6b
Accommodate growth with existing upgrade
Accommodate growth w/future Facilities Plan Update.
W/ IND, ECOLOGY
GROUND WATER QUALITY: ASSESS SUSCEPTIBILITY OF GROUND WATER SUPPLIES TO CONTAMINATION
Conduct level I & II risk assessments 6.2a & b
Active Member of regional update group Update plan Update plan every 5
years
W/ CHD, ECOLOGY, WDOH, LOCAL WATER PURVEYORS
GROUND WATER QUALITY: WELLHEAD PROTECTION
Manage wellhead protection areas 6.4a Active Member of regional
update group Update plan Update plan every 5 years
W/ CHD, ECOLOGY, WDOH, LOCAL WATER PURVEYORS
Timelines/Milestones
City of Yakima - Project Lead Responsibilities
DIP September 2007City of Yakima Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/7
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: PROTECT & ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Lower Naches River Coordination Project 7.2c
See report of September 2005
Water right transfer & Ranney well relocation (transferred 2000 gpm to Kissel Well)
X Drill new well
W/ YAKIMA CONSERVANCY BOARD & ECOLOGY APPROVAL
Fruitvale & Old Union Canal Co Diversion relocation
W/ YAKIMA COUNTY AND WDOT
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: PROTECT EXISTING HABITAT CONDITIONS
Update land use regulations to improve off-channel connectivity, and improve management of riparian areas consistent with habitat strategy 7.5a
Being done as part of critical areas ordinance adoption by county 2007
City of Yakima - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Yakima Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 5/7
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: COMMUNICATION / PUBLIC EDUCATION
Implement public education program to support storage, water efficiency, water reuse, and water-rights transfer actions 3.5a
Support storage with funding to YBSA Annual funding W/ CA, OTHERS
YBSA activities Support storage W/ CA, YBJB
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Track progress of USGS Study and provide input to its application and associated policy decisions 4.1a
USGS Study ongoing
Participate in annual update on study by Coordinating Agencies
Study Review upon completion 2008?
W/ CA (CNTY, CITY, ID)
Timelines/Milestones
City of Yakima - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007City of Yakima Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 6/7
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Participate in the development of any programs pertaining to the use and management of ground water rights in Yakima Basin, consistent with Watershed Plan, Alternative II-2 (Selective Restrictions on New Ground Water Development) 4.1c
Moratorium review at end of USGS (3 party) ground water study
Projected completion date 2008
Participate in ground water policy & development to update Chapter 4 of Watershed Plan.
W/ CA & WRAC ON CHAPTER 4 UPDATE AS NEEDED
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
Improve interagency coordination 5.7a
Central Pre-mix gravel mine relocation and associated USBR Yakima Reach study w/levee set-back
Meetings to coordinate planning
Resolve city outfall issues for inclusion in 2009 Facilities Plan update
W/ ALL AGENCIES INVOLVED
HABITAT: PROTECT & ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
WDOT-Naches Reach Analysis & Mgmt Plan 7.2a
(Same as Lower Naches Coordination Project)
W/ WDOT
City of Yakima - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007City of Yakima Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 7/7
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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HABITAT: PROTECT & ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Yakima County Naches River Flood Hazard Mgmt Plan 7.2d
Coordinate with county planning W/ YAKIMA COUNTY
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City of Yakima - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Kennewick Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/8
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Work with USBR to implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements and design and construction 3.2a
Implement water use efficiency projects identified in conservation plan of Oct. 2004 or by district
Seal and refurbish main canal 1 1/2 mile/year
$1.25M/yearDistrict funds (2006)
Delivery System Metering
Install flow controls and flow meters
Install delivery system improvements
Clay line the canal for leakage/flow control by ID crew
District O & M funds
Work with Ecology Columbia River Water Resources Mgmt. Program on water right permits for alternative pumped supply & funding for implementation
Kennewick Irrigation District - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Kennewick Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/8
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY (CONT)
Work with USBR to implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements and design and construction 3.2a (cont)
Work with USBR on Columbia River pump-exchange feasibility study or alternative
Develop Columbia River water right alternatives for evaluation and implementation w/ better irrigation delivery and Yakima River fish mitigation
USBR/Ecology Funding
Develop and formalize "outage" program of planned repairs (non-irrigation season)
Implement and improve
Continue working with irrigation districts to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
Safety program / prevention strategy
Canal subsidence / leaks. Investigate with ground penetrating radar and infrared photography.Prevent encroachment of right of way
$50,000/year
Kennewick Irrigation District - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Kennewick Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/8
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY (CONT)
Work with landowners to implement BMPs and projects that improve irrigation and cropland management 3.2c
Develop Strategic Plan for redistribution/ recalibration of service areas within district to serve growth / new irrigation areas
Ongoing Future project implementation to be defined
New coordination with USBR on internal KID water allotment transfers. Greater flexibility in water transfers from vacant/ non-irrigated to areas of need
Permanent & annual transfers, engineering review, locator services and inspections
Work with cities (Richland, Kennewick, West Richland) to provide irrigation services for lands converting from ag to urban use
Address 500-600 new customers per year added to 21,500 existing customers
Kennewick Irrigation District - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Kennewick Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/8
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: REUSE
Encourage reuse opportunities for development 3.3c
Amon Wasteway reuse project to irrigate Local Improvement District (LID) of 1,500 homes
Reduce high groundwater levels
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: PUBLIC EDUCATION
Design and implement public education program to support surface water actions 3.5a
Urbanization Conference X
Future events on LID formation, developer specifications, design & sale of modular irrigation distribution system for maintenance by ID (Standardization)
Repeat per requests W/ CITY, CNTY
Coordinator to work with users
Web site, Public Agency announcements, news letters, Information CD for new customers
1/2 FTE
Participate in interagency coordination forum 3.5b
Develop linear park along canal right of ways
Walking / bikeways along right of way
Kennewick Irrigation District - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Kennewick Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 5/8
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: MINIMIZE RESOURCE IMPACTS ON QUALITY
Improve surface water resources project operations 5.10a
Install SCADA Canal flow control systems to reduce overflows to wetland and other areas from ponds supplying LIDs
Kennewick Irrigation District - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Kennewick Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 6/8
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: STORAGE
Support design and construction of storage projects by providing seed funding, securing political support, seeking additional state and federal funding 3.1
Support USBR Yakima Basin storage feasibility study
Ongoing
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: PUBLIC EDUCATION
Participate in interagency coordination forum 3.5b
Participate in USBR (ROWG, YRBWEP, CAG, etc.)
W/ ALL PARTICIPATING ENTITIES
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Expand service by public water systems within urban growth areas to replace exempt well use 4.1d
Work with cities requiring use of irrigation water as part of development
Install dual irrigation systems to District standards and standardization for operations by District
W/ CA, CITY, CNTY, ECOLOGY
Timelines/Milestones
Kennewick Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Kennewick Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 7/8
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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Immediate Priorities
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SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Expand service by public water systems within urban growth areas to replace exempt well use 4.1d
Future conversion of available irrigation wells to domestic use by cities
Inventory all drains to canals and require alternative to eliminate discharges of domestic water from city domestic water reservoirs to KID canals.
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: PUBLIC EDUCATION
Develop a public education program about ground water management 4.2a (see 3.5a)
Web site, Public Agency announcements, news letters, compact disc for new customers
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Improve irrigation management to prevent/mitigate agricultural impacts 5.2a
Improve on-farm delivery and crop irrigation efficiency as needed
Ongoing(95% completed)
Timelines/Milestones
Kennewick Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Kennewick Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 8/8
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE STORMWATER IMPACTS
Plan/implement municipal stormwater runoff controls 5.3a
Work with cities of Richland, Kennewick, & West Richland on stormwater discharges to canals and drains and storage drainage to irrigation canals
Inventory all drains & canals
HABITAT: PROTECT / ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Support passage barrier improvements to protect and enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2c
See: Columbia River pump exchange / Columbia River New Water Right (3.2a)This would improve instream flows from Chandler Diversion to the Columbia River
W/ USBR, LANDOWNERS, WDFW, ROZA ID
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Timelines/Milestones
Kennewick Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Naches-Selah Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/4
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCYWork with USBR to implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements and design and construction 3.2a
NSID/Wapatox Canal Feasibility Study
Selection of preferred option --Negotiate agreement
Final design & bidding
W/ USBR-YRBWEP (CAG)
Implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
Implement 1995 Conservation Plan (2005 Addendum) to conserve water for beneficial use and/or return to instream flows
Pipe replacement: 2 miles of failing wood flume (MP 0-9) Line 3 miles of canal
W/ USBR, CD, CITY
1.4 miles pressurized pipe (Lat #1) (2500 ac)
Replace & upgrade 9000' of pipe w/ pressurized pipe (Lower Lat #2) (1500 ac)
Pipe 1.5 miles (#1/NPH Lat) X
Naches-Selah Irrigation District - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Naches-Selah Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/4
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b (cont)
Implement 1995 conservation Plan (2005 Addendum) to conserve water for beneficial use and/or return to instream flows (cont)
Pipe 5 miles of open canalReplace 2 miles of failing wood pipe (#1/NPH Lat)
Replace 1.1 mile of wood pipePipe 1.7 miles open canalUpgrade other distribution pipe (3# Lat) (2000 ac)
Line 55 af re-regulation reservoir (mp 15)
Line and rehab main canal (mp 9-15)
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION & COMMUNICATION/TARGETED PUBLIC OUTREACH
Participate in interagency coordination forum 3.5b
Participate in WRAC W/ ALL PARTICIPATING ENTITIES
Naches-Selah Irrigation District - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Naches-Selah Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/4
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT/MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Reduce impacts of agricultural chemicals 5.2c
Implement conservation plan with secondary benefits to improve water quality as canal (Lat) distribution system. Enclosure will require less chemicals for pest control.
See project list #3.2b above
W/ CD, ECOLOGY, USDA, LANDOWNERS
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: MINIMIZE WATER RESOURCE IMPACTS ON QUALITY
Improve surface water resources project operations to minimize water resource impacts on water quality 5.10a
Implement conservation plan with secondary benefits to improve instream flows and water quality
See project list #3.2b W/ LANDOWNERS
Timelines/Milestones
Naches-Selah Irrigation District - Lead Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Naches-Selah Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/4
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: ENHANCE DOWNSTREAM REACHES AND CONNECT ASSOCIATED FLOODPLAINS ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL AQUATIC HABITATS
Support other improvements to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains and to enhance degraded but functional aquatic habitats 7.3f, 7.4f
Implement conservation plan with secondary benefits to improve instream flows.
See project list #3.2b W/ WDFW, LANDOWNERS
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Naches-Selah Irrigation District - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Nile Valley Community Church Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/3
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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GROUND WATER QUALITY: ASSESS SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SUPPLIES TO CONTAMINATION
Conduct level I risk assessment to assess susceptibility of ground water supplies to contamination 6.2a
Done in 2005 X W/ CHD, ECOLOGY, WDOH
Produce regional maps showing results of risk assessment 6.2d
Done in 2005 X W/ CHD, ECOLOGY, WDOH
GROUND WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE ABILITY TO DETECT AND MONITOR IMPACTS TO SUPPLIES
Establish/facilitate short-term monitoring approach to determine baseline conditions of ground water supplies 6.3b
Metering to begin in 2007
W/ CHD, WDOH, ECOLOGY
GROUND WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE WELLHEAD PROTECTION
Enforce Wellhead Protection Program requirements for all Group A public water systems 6.4a
Protection in place as far as possible.Contingency plan is to drill new well
W/ WDOH
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Nile Valley Community Church - Other Responsibilities
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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DIP September 2007NYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/9
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SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: INSTREAM FLOWS ENHANCEMENTAssist in identifying areas to enhance flows and support instream flow enhancement efforts 3.1h
By 2009, Cowiche Basin will yield enough water for legal uses and fish and wildlife needs
By 2006 implement programs/actions that benefit instream flows
See 3.4b
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Continue working to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
By 2009, Cowiche Basin will yield enough water for legal uses and fish and wildlife needs
Measure water flows to establish baseline needs
Support landowners in meeting water measurement compliance w/ Ecology and WDFW stream flow monitoring
W/ USBR, ID, CITY
Work with landowners to implement BMPs and projects that improve irrigation and cropland management 3.2c
Provide technical assistance and financial incentives to implement BMPs and projects that improve irrigation efficiency & quality management
Support landowners in development and implementation of on-farm irrigation efficiency and quality improvement projects
Ongoing
North Yakima Conservation District - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007NYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: TRANSFERS
Explore source substitution 3.4b
By 2009, Cowiche Basin will yield enough water for legal uses and fish and wildlife needs
Put together agreement and implementation project between CCWUG & YTID to develop alternate sources of water
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE FOREST IMPACTS
Implement watershed actions other than forest road/trail management and timber harvest management 5.1c
Develop Firewise policy/program
W/ USFS, LANDOWNERS
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Implement BMPs and projects that improve cropland management 5.2b
Implement water quality improvement programs identified by the TMDL
W/ LANDOWNERS, ID, USDA, WSU
North Yakima Conservation District - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007NYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Implement BMPs and projects that reduce impacts of agricultural chemicals 5.2c
Implement water quality improvement programs identified by the TMDL
W/ ECOLOGY, ID, USDA, LANDOWNERS
Implement BMPs and projects that reduce livestock impacts 5.2d
Implement water quality improvement programs and BMPs identified by the TMDL
W/ ECOLOGY, USDA, LANDOWNERS
By 2009, have all affected landowners within NYCD in compliance with AFO/CAFO regulations
Staff will attend training sessions and share info w/ NYCD board for dissemination to public
Educate affected landowners about AFO/CAFO regulations and responsibilities
North Yakima Conservation District - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007NYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Implement BMPs and projects that reduce livestock impacts 5.2d (cont)
By 2009, have all affected landowners within NYCD in compliance with AFO/CAFO regulations
Develop technical and financial assistance programs
Provide technical and financial assistance to affected landowners
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North Yakima Conservation District - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007NYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 5/9
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
Participate in interagency coordination forum 5.7a
By 2007, identify water quality issues that will lead to implementation of corrective actions
Use the current Cowiche Creek Tributary Team as a forum to share info, seek input, etc
W/ ALL AGENCIES
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS / TMDLs
Identify and support efforts to improve cause-effect understanding 5.8a
Assist Ecology in the development and implementation of the Local Tributaries Fecal TMDL process
Identify water quality issues that will lead to implementation of corrective action
Encourage Ecology to be specific (i.e., DNA) in identifying fecal sources
W/ USBR, ECOLOGY, WDFW, USGS, USFS
Timelines/Milestones
North Yakima Conservation District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007NYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 6/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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Immediate Priorities
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS / TMDLs
Improve problem/solution definition 5.8b
Provide education to the public/landowners on issues related to water quality (causes, solutions, incentives, etc)
Identify water quality issues that will lead to implementation of corrective action
Use the current Cowiche Creek Tributary Team as a forum and the NYCD outreach program
W/ USBR, ECOLOGY, WDFW, USGS, USFS
By 2009 have all affected landowners w/in NYCD/s Geographic Priority Areas in compliance w/ AFO/CAFO regulations
Attend training sessions and share info w/ NYCD board about AFO/CAFO regulations
Expand monitoring activities 5.8c
Evaluate water quality for salmonid suitability
Twice monthly except continuous temp monitors
W/ ECOLOGY
Timelines/Milestones
North Yakima Conservation District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007NYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 7/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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Immediate Priorities
com
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS * SOLUTIONS / TMDLs
Develop a public education program addressing surface water quality 5.8d
Provide education to the public/landowners on issues related to water quality (causes, solutions, incentives)
W/ CITY, WSU, CD
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: ENSURE STANDARDS REFLECT NATURAL REGIONAL CONDITIONS
Refine water temperature criteria 5.9a
Assist Ecology in development and implementation of the Naches River Temperature TMDL process
By 2007, identify water quality issues that will lead to implementation of corrective actions
W/ ECOLOGY, USFS, USGS
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: PROTECT / ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Implement passage barrier improvements 7.2c
By 2009, assist all affected landowners w/ compliance issues related to the ESA and state requirements regarding fish species on privately held lands w/in NYCD's Geographic Priority Areas
Provide technical assistance and financial incentives to provide for screened diversions, removal of barriers and to improve habitat
Fully implement Tributary Team Plans, implement appropriate sections of the Yakima Sub-basin Plan, develop incentive programs, and develop technical assistance programs
W/ USBR, LANDOWNERS, ID WDFW
Timelines/Milestones
North Yakima Conservation District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007NYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 8/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: ENHANCE DOWNSTREAM REACHES / CONNECT ASSOCIATED FLOODPLAINS
Improve in-stream flow management 7.3a
By 2009, assist all affected landowners w/ compliance issues related to the ESA and state requirements regarding fish species on privately held lands w/in NYCD's Geographic Priority Areas
Provide technical assistance and financial incentives to provide for screened diversions, removal of barriers and to improve habitat
Fully implement Tributary Team Plans, implement appropriate sections of the Yakima Sub-basin Plan, develop incentive programs, and develop technical assistance programs
W/ USBR, SOAC, ECOLOGY
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: ENHANCE DOWNSTREAM REACHES / CONNECT ASSOCIATED FLOODPLAINS ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL AQUATIC HABITATS
Identify and implement actions to improve water quality 7.3c , 7.4c
By 2009, assist all affected landowners w/ compliance issues related to the ESA and state requirements regarding fish species on privately held lands w/in NYCD's Geographic Priority Areas
Fully implement Tributary Team Plans, implement appropriate sections of the Yakima Sub-basin Plan, develop incentive programs, and develop technical assistance programs
W/ ECOLOGY, EPA, ID, LANDOWNERS, USGS, USFS
North Yakima Conservation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007NYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 9/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
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HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: ENHANCE DOWNSTREAM REACHES / CONNECT ASSOCIATED FLOODPLAINS ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL AQUATIC HABITATS
Identify and implement actions for riparian area improvement 7.3d, 7.4d
By 2009, assist all affected landowners w/ compliance issues related to the ESA and state requirements regarding fish species on privately held lands w/in NYCD's Geographic Priority Areas
Provide technical assistance and financial incentives to provide for screened diversions, removal of barriers and to improve habitat
Fully implement Tributary Team Plans, implement appropriate sections of the Yakima Sub-basin Plan, develop incentive programs, and develop technical assistance programs
W/ LANDOWNERS, USFS, WDFW
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North Yakima Conservation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Roza Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/4
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements and design and construction 3.2b
Enclosed Conduit System (ECS)$1,200,000/year10-12 miles pipe/year
Ongoing Ongoing OngoingW/ Roza Irrigation District funds$1,200,000/year
Re-regulation reservoir 1,200 ac-ft about $10,000,000
Currently in land acquisition, may be delayed.Roza Irrigation District funds
Retrofit existing flashboard checkstructures with automated Langemann Gates
Mile post 62.4$75,000
W/ Roza Irrigation District funds
Apply hydrolastic to cracks of concrete lining to seal up leaks
Mile post 60.8 Mile post 61.8 Ongoing, to be determined where
W/ Roza Irrigation District fundsThis is a type of polyurea with expected life well over 15 years
Roza Irrigation District - Project Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Roza Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/4
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY (CONT)
Work with landowners to implement BMPs and projects that improve irrigation and cropland management 3.2c
Improve on-farm delivery and crop irrigation efficiency
RSBOJC On-Farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
RSBOJC On-Farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
RSBOJC On-Farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
Loan account: $4,000,000
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Track progress of USGS Study and provide input to its application and associated policy decisions 4.1a
Annual updates w/ YBWRA Board
Ongoing
2008 completion date
W/ CA, CITY, CNTY, ECOLOGY
Roza Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Roza Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/4
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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Immediate Priorities
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SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Participate in the development of any programs pertaining to the use and management of ground water rights in Yakima Basin, consistent with Watershed Plan, Alternative II-2 (Selective Restrictions on New Ground Water Development) 4.1c
Address ground water policy w/ WRAC upon completion of study
W/ ECOLOGY, CITY, CNTY, LANDOWNERS
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Improve irrigation management to prevent/mitigate agricultural impacts 5.2a
RSBOJC On-Farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
RSBOJC On-Farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
RSBOJC On-Farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
W/ RSBOJC, ECOLOGY, LANDOWNERS
$4,000,000
Timelines/Milestones
Roza Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Roza Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/4
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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Immediate Priorities
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE STORMWATER IMPACTS
Plan/implement municipal stormwater runoff controls 5.3a
Ongoing coordination with city of Sunnyside; planning & implementing stormwater controls
Plan development
Design public education program
Inventory inlets
Administer public education program
RSBOJC
HABITAT: ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Support passage barrier improvements to protect and enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2c
Participate with SVID in RSBOJC fish barrier project
1. Obtain permits for fish barrier, end of Sulphur Drain$346,000
2. Construction in 2008
Fish Barrier, end of Sulphur Drain$346,000 (if delayed)
W/ USBR, RSBOJCWill be done in 2007/2008 winter if permits are acquired in time, otherwise will be done 2008/2009 winter
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Timelines/Milestones
Roza Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007RSBOJC
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/4
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
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Long - Term Actions
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER: EFFICIENCY
Work with USBR to implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements and design and construction 3.2a
See SVID and Roza spread sheets for details
W/ USBR-YRBWEP (CAG)
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Roza Sunnyside Board of Joint Control - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007RSBOJC
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/4
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Improve irrigation management to prevent/mitigate agricultural impacts 5.2a
Provide w/ Ecology on-farm conversion loan prog: $1200/acre @1%,4-yr repayment to convert rill irrigation to BMP irrigation or pump-back systems
Administer irrigation improvement loans Ongoing Ongoing
Funding: ECOLOGY ( ~$8.5 M in loans administered by RSBOJC in recent years)
W/ CD, WSU, USDA, LANDOWNERS
Address livestock impacts (CAFOs) 5.2d
Reduce livestock impacts
On-Farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
On-farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
On-farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
CCW loan account$4,000,000
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: STORMWATER
Plan/implement municipal stormwater runoff controls 5.3a
Ongoing coordination with city of Sunnyside; planning & implementing stormwater controls
Plan development
Design public education program
Inventory inlets
Administer public education program
Other implementation
Roza-Sunnyside Board of Joint Control - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007RSBOJC
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/4
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS / TMDLs
Expand monitoring activities 5.8c
Long-term monitoring of major canal diversions and mouths of major irrigation return drains
Monitor every other week during irrigation season (weekly @ Granger Drain). Monthly during non-irrigation season
Artificial wetlands treatment effectiveness
Monitor every other week
NPDES permit compliance
Monitor during treatment. Generally one or more waterways are treated each week from late May to early Sept.
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: ENSURE STANDARDS REFLECT NATURAL REGIONAL CONDITIONS
Define background turbidity levels to ensure water quality standards reflect natural regional conditions 5.9b
$150K/year $150K/year $150K/year 150K/yearRoza & SVID funding-USBR Nutrient Testing
Timelines/Milestones
Roza-Sunnyside Board of Joint Control - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007RSBOJC
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/4
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
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SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT: ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Support passage barrier improvements to protect and enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2c
Sulphur Creek Wasteway Fish Barrier
Design 2007
Construction 2008
YRBWEP $200KRSBOJC $100K
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Timelines/Milestones
Roza-Sunnyside Board of Joint Control - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007SCWRCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/7
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
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Long - Term Actions / Objectives
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Work with USBR to implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements, design and construction 3.2a
Education Project to introduce "Soil Moisture Monitoring Techniques"
Communicate with USBR re further work on project & funding. Form "Bridging Headgate" regional team
W/ USBR ($55K for 2 yrs), SYCD, RID, LANDOWNERS
Continue working with irrigation districts to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
See 3.2a W/ USBR, RID
Work with landowners to implement BMPs and projects that improve irrigation and cropland management 3.2c
See 3.2a
Associated benefits at Irrigation District Level.
Associated benefits at farm level.
South Central Washington Resource Conservation & Development - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007SCWRCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/7
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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Mid - Term Actions 3 - 5 Years
com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: PUBLIC EDUCATION
Design and implement a public education program to support water quantity actions 3.5a
See 3.2a
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) and projects that improve irrigation management consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2a
Education project to introduce soil moisture monitoring techniques See 3.2a
Associated water quality benefits
W/ LANDOWNERS, ID, USDA, WSU
Implement BMPs and projects that improve cropland management consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2b
Developed & implemented outreach plan for Naches watershed related to Conservation Security Program
x KCCD W/ NRCS, LANDOWNERS
Timelines/Milestones
South Central Washington Resource Conservation & Development - Project Lead Responsibilities
DIP September 2007SCWRCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/7
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT: PROTECT / ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Flow related actions 7.2.a
Administration & oversight of Yakima Tributary Access & Habitat Program (YTAHP)
Implement 07 Scope of Work Continue through 09 Seek additional funds
Funded to 09W/ BPA, WDFW, CDS & LANDOWNERS
HABITAT: IMPROVE INFORMATION BASE
Assess and monitor aquatic habitats 7.6 a & b
YTAHP (team)
Inventory 280 miles of Tribs in Yakima & Kittitas Counties 04
x
Refine database & prioritize actions / projects
W/ BPA, CD, WDFW, ID, LANDOWNERS
Ongoing monitoring Seek funding W/ BPA, CD, WDFW, ID, LANDOWNERS
FOCUS ON HABITAT CONDITION TO MEASURE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS
Focus on habitat conditions 7.7a.
YTAHP Ongoing effectiveness monitoring
Seek funding and refine protocol
W/ BPA, WDFW, CD, ID, LANDOWNERS
Timelines/Milestones
South Central Washington Resource Conservation & Development - Project Lead Responsibilities
DIP September 2007SCWRCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/7
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Implement BMPs and projects that improve cropland management consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2b
"PAM" project for sediment control x Established program
for use as needed.W/ KCCD, LANDOWNERS
Implement BMPs and projects that reduce livestock impacts consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2d
Sponsored E-Coli genetic typing to identify sources
More funding & method of quantifying results
W/ SYCD (Lead)
Control Other Agricultural Impacts 5.2e
BMPs related to wind erosion in Horse Heaven Hills
Develop landowner base & innovative practices
W/ BCD (lead)
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
Participate in interagency coordination forum 5.7a
WRAC member Ongoing
Timelines/Milestones
South Central Washington Resource Conservation & Development - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007SCWRCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 5/7
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS / TMDLs
Improve cause-effect understanding 5.8.a
Granger Drain E-Coli TMDL participant
Ongoing implementation
W/ ECOLOGY (LEAD) SVID, SYCD
HABITAT: PROTECT EXISTING HIGH QUALITY HABITATS
Road/trail impact management 7.1a
Work to remove barriers (culverts) associated w/ roads
Watershed headwaters protection and projects 7.1b
Grants from SRFB ESA, anadromous salmon SRFB
HABITAT: PROTECT / ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Flow related actions 7.2a Screening
Design & install technically approved intake screens
W/ WDFW, NOAA, LANDOWNERS
Identify and implement water quality actions to protect and enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2b
Feasibility work on removal of Water Stargrass in mainstem Yakima
W/ BCD, SYCD, IDs
Timelines/Milestones
South Central Washington Resource Conservation & Development - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007SCWRCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 6/7
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
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SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT: PROTECT / ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Passage barrier improvements 7.2c
Barrier removal to allow fish passage
W/ WDFW, NOAA, LANDOWNERS
Assist all affected landowners w/ compliance issues related to ESA and state requirements regarding fish species on privately held lands w/in geographic priority areas
Provide technical assistance and financial incentives to provide for screened diversions, removal of barriers and to improve habitat
Fully implement Tributary Team Plans, appropriate sections of Yakima sub-basin plan, develop incentive programs, and technical assistance programs
BPA, SRFB
HABITAT: ENHANCE DOWNSTREAM REACHES & CONNECTED ASSOCIATED FLOODPLAINS IN TRIBUTARY MAINSTEM REACHES
Improve off-channel connectivity 7.3b
Remove irrigation diversions which may impede off-channel habitat and replace with updated structures
BPA, SRFB
HABITAT: ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL AQUATIC HABITATS
Improve off-channel connectivity 7.4b See 7.3b BPA, SRFB
South Central Washington Resource Conservation & Development - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007SCWRCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 7/7
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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HABITAT: ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL AQUATIC HABITATS
Riparian area improvement 7.4d
Enhance riparian conditions associated with barrier and screening projects as well as projects for bank stabilization and shading
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Timelines/Milestones
South Central Washington Resource Conservation & Development - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007SYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) and projects that improve irrigation management consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2a
1. Continue to assist landowners to implement conservation plans and BMPs
2. Continue to promote irrigation improvements
Implement the TMDLs in Transition Grant
Continue water quality improvements by lowering concentrations of contaminants in irrigation return flows by 2011
W/ LANDOWNERS, ID, USDA, WSU
Implement BMPs and projects that improve cropland management consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2b
1. Improve understanding of fate and transport of various contaminants
2. Continue to assist landowners to implement conservation plans and BMPs
Obtain state and federal funding for implementation of BMPs
Continue to obtain state and federal funding
Continue water quality improvements by lowering concentrations of contaminants in irrigation return flows by 2011
W/ LANDOWNERS, ID, USDA, WSU
South Yakima Conservation District - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007SYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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Immediate Priorities
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Implement BMPs and projects that reduce impacts of agricultural chemicals consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2c
1. Improve understanding of fate and transport of various contaminants
2. Continue to assist landowners to implement conservation plans and BMPs
Continue water quality improvements by lowering concentrations of contaminants in irrigation return flows by 2011
W/ ECOLOGY, ID, USDA, LANDOWNERS
Implement BMPs and projects that reduce livestock impacts consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2d
1. Improve understanding of fate and transport of various contaminants
2. Continue to assist landowners to implement conservation plans and BMPs
Continue to follow-up with nutrient management in the Livestock Program
Continue water quality improvements by lowering concentrations of contaminants in irrigation return flows by 2011
W/ ECOLOGY, USDA, WDOA, LANDOWNERS
South Yakima Conservation District - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007SYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS / TMDLs
Identify and support efforts to improve cause-effect understanding 5.8a
Co-lead with BCD on lower Yakima River Eutrophication Study
Staff work with partners in researching and developing methods of river and stream water quality improvement
Complete eutrophication study with BCD
Continue water quality improvements by lowering concentrations of contaminants in irrigation return flows by 2011
W/ SYCD, ECOLOGY, USGSCCW Grant $___________
South Yakima Conservation District - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007SYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER: EFFICIENCY
Implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
Maintain public awareness of programs for on-farm water conservation practices
1. Continue district newsletter with information updates
2. Conduct irrigation system efficiency analysis
3. Seek funding for irrigation efficiency
Promote on-farm conservation practices W/ ID, USBR, CITY
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: STORAGE / PUBLIC EDUCATION
Design & implement a communication / public education program related to surface water resources 3.5a
Maintain public awareness of need for storage alternatives
Continue district newsletter with information updates
Annual newsletter Promote new water storage sources
W/ ECOLOGY, USBR, YBSA
South Yakima Conservation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007SYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 5/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
Participate in interagency coordination forum 5.7a
1. Develop proactive strategies to make non local decision making processes more realistic for local landowners 2. Showcase district progress
Participate in WRAC
Maintain contact with legislatures
By the end of 5 years, we will have at least maintained current local control of resource management
W/ ALL AGENCIES
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS / TMDLs
Identify and support efforts to improve cause-effect understanding of watershed problems and solutions 5.8a
Participate in TMDL development, monitoring and compliance
Investigate and substantiate local findings to maintain local control of resource management
W/ USBR, ECOLOGY, WDFW, USGS, USFS
Improve problem/solution definition 5.8b
Participate in TMDL development, monitoring and compliance
W/ USBR, ECOLOGY, WDFW, USGS, USFS
Support efforts to expand monitoring activities 5.8c
Support basin-wide monitoring activities
Conduct water quality monitoring workshop
Follow-up water quality monitoring workshop
W/ ECOLOGY USGS, WDFW, USFS
South Yakima Conservation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007SYCD
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 6/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: MINIMIZE WATER RESOURCE IMPACTS ON QUALITY
Assess groundwater impacts on surface water 5.10b
Interact with other agencies to compile relevant data
Communicate with other agencies to collect ground water information
Determine ground water contribution to surface water quality
GROUND WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING & AWARENESS OF DRINKING WATER ISSUES
Provide outlets for ground water protection information 6.1a
Continue district newsletter with information updates
W/ CHD, WSU
HABITAT: PROTECT EXISTING CONDITIONS FROM FURTHER DEGRADATION
Regulate land use 7.5a
Continue to assist land occupiers to comply with regulatory programs under Ecology, WDNR & WDFW
W/ CA, WDFW, ECOLOGY, USFS, CC, CNTY
HABITAT: IMPROVE INFORMATION BASE
Improve watershed-wide information base 7.6
Provide Salmon in the Classroom with Benton Conservation District
W/ WDFW, ECOLOGY, USFS, CC, SOAC, ID, USGS
.
South Yakima Conservation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Work with USBR to implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements and design and construction 3.2a
Sunnyside Canal Improvement Project (SCIP)
W/ USBR-YRBWEP (CAG)
Total project $32M 2005 - 2013Total conservation 30,000 ac-ft: 20,000 to Instream flows, 10,000 RSBOJC Jr Water Rights
SCIP reregulation reservoirs: Whitstran MP 59.29 $6.5M
X
Pumpkin CenterMP 23.4$6.5M (est.)DesignConstruction
North SunnysideMP 23.4$6.5M (est.)DesignConstruction
Funding: Federal USBR, YRBWEP - State Ref 38
SCIP supervisory control and data acquisition
Design
Construction
Funding: Federal USBR, YRBWEP - State Ref 38
SCIP canal check structures: 30 automated gates to replace flash board checks
Design
Construction
Funding: Federal USBR, YRBWEP - State Ref 38
Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY (CONTINUED)Work with USBR to implement water use efficiency projects, including establishing agreements and design and construction 3.2a (cont.)
SCIPEnclosed conduit: Prioritized projects (funding level determines rate of implementation)
X $0.5 M - 1.0 M/year(~500 ac ft/yr)
$0.5 M - 1.0 M/year(~500 ac ft/yr)
$0.5 M - 1.0 M/year(~500 ac ft/yr)
Funding: SVID, state, federal. Source and ratio varies
Add re-regulation reservoirs near the tail end of major laterals to recover lateral end spill (funding level determines rate of implementation)
Design_________
Construction_______
Funding: SVID, state, federal. Source and ratio varies
$2.0M (1000AF)
Work with landowners to implement BMPs and projects that improve irrigation and cropland management 3.2c
Improve on-farm delivery and crop irrigation efficiency
RSBOJC On-Farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
RSBOJC On-Farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
RSBOJC On-Farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
CCW Loan account $4,000,000
Timelines/Milestones
Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District - Project Lead Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: ENHANCEMENT
Identify projects and seek funding for water quality enhancement actions 5.0
Improved water use efficiency leads to improved water quality (see efficiency projects 3.2 a & c)
Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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com
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com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Track progress of USGS Study and provide input to its application and associated policy decisions 4.1a
Attend periodic updating meetings with USGS
Track report development
Report due 2008
Review technical report
W/ CA, CITY, CNTY, ECOLOGY
Design and establish improved system for monitoring and managing aquifer water levels over the long term 4.1b
Participate in committee to design & review monitoring progress
To be determined W/ ECOLOGY, CITIES, CNTY
Timelines/Milestones
Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 5/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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com
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com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Participate in the development of any programs pertaining to the use and management of ground water rights in Yakima Basin consistent with Watershed Plan, Alternative II-2 (Selective Restrictions on New Ground Water Development) 4.1c
Track report development
Report due 2008
Recommend policy direction w/ participation in WRAC and Chapter 4 Watershed Plan update
W/ ECOLOGY, CITY, CNTY, LANDOWNERS
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Improve irrigation management to prevent/mitigate agricultural impacts 5.2a
Improve on-farm delivery and crop irritation efficiency
RSBOJC On-Farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
RSBOJC On-Farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
RSBOJC On-Farm Loan Program, convert from rill to BMP
CCW Loan account $4,000,000
Timelines/Milestones
Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 6/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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com
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com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE STORMWATER IMPACTS
Plan/implement municipal stormwater runoff controls 5.3a
Ongoing coordination with city of Sunnyside: planning & implementing stormwater controls
Plan development
Design public education program
Inventory inlets
Administer public education program
Other implementation
HABITAT: PROTECT / ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Support passage barrier improvements to protect and enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2c
Participate in RSBOJC Sulphur Creek Wasteway passage barrier project
See RSBOJC #7.2cW/ USBR, LANDOWNERS, WDFW, ROZA ID
.
Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007US Bureau of Reclamation
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: STORAGE
Seek authorization and funding from Congress to conduct feasibility studies, prepare environmental review, 3.1b
Yakima Basin Storage Study
Start 2003
Authorization to be determined - 2009
*W/ ECOLOGY (SEPA), YBSA
Obtain permits (including ESA Section 7 consultation) and design and construct recommended storage project(s), consistent with recommended surface water strategy, Alternative I-1 3.1b
Future if required To be determined W/ ECOLOGY, YBSA
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: STORAGE
Complete Yakima Basin Storage Study 3.1d.1
Feasibility Study (FS) & EIS*completed by 2008
Record of Decision
W/ ECOLOGY (SEPA)
US Bureau of Reclamation - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007US Bureau of Reclamation
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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com
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com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: STORAGE
Review existing flow management regime, identify opportunities to enhance instream flows for fish and implement where possible 3.1f
Ongoing with FS
See Storage Study above
complete W/ FS in 2008 W/ ECOLOGY
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Continue working with irrigation districts to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
YRBWEP OngoingW/ ECOLOGY FUNDING
SVID See SVID
Benton ID Final design
WIP Possible start?
Roza ID See Roza ID
US Bureau of Reclamation - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007US Bureau of Reclamation
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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com
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com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY (CONTINUED)
Continue working with irrigation districts to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b (cont)
Selah-Naches ID Planning W/ ECOLOGY, CCW (application)
KRD Plan X On hold W/ ECOLOGY
Kennewick ID(Pump exchange)
EIS & FS complete 2007
See KID
Record of decision 2008Seek authorization 2008
Federal USBR fundingW/ ECOLOGY(state match)
Timelines/Milestones
US Bureau of Reclamation - Project Lead Responsibilities
DIP September 2007US Bureau of Reclamation
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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com
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com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: STORAGE
Seek authorization and funding from state to match federal funds for storage study 3.1a
Funding available through June 2007
Work with Ecology & Legislature for future funding
Work with Ecology & Legislature for future funding
W/ ECOLOGY, YBSA
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: WATER RIGHTS TRANSFERS
Process water rights transfer/change applications in a timely manner 3.4a
WTWGMOU w/ Ecology to addressTWSA & storage
X Negotiate agreement with Ecology - 2007
W/ ECOLOGY, WTWG, CB
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION & COMMUNICATION/TARGETED PUBLIC OUTREACH
Participate in interagency coordination forum 3.5b
Milestone/event reports to agencies & public:
Jan 07 public scoping meeting (Round Table)monthly reportsDraft EIS 12/07Final EIS 12/08
XW/ ALL AGENCIES
CAG Semi-annual meetings
WTWG Monthly meetings
Dam passage Monthly meetings
Timelines/Milestones
US Bureau of Reclamation - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007US Bureau of Reclamation
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 5/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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com
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com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION & COMMUNICATION/TARGETED PUBLIC OUTREACH
Participate in interagency coordination forum 3.5b, (cont)
System Operations Advisory Committee (SOAC)
Recommend instream flows to maintain fish life in the Yakima Basin
Roza Dam passage review
Monitor YRBWEP - acquired water
River Operations Work Group (ROWG) Monthly updates
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Track progress of USGS Study and provide input to its application and associated policy decisions 4.1a
USGS StudyAssess implications upon study completion - 2008
W/ USGS, ECOLOGY,
Support Frank Spane, Pacific Northwest Laboratories
Quarterly meetings
Complete study 2008
Future ground water management policy decisions
USGS $ to 20,000/year
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
Identify and support efforts to improve cause-effect understanding 5.8a
Cooperate with water quality monitoringSee SYCD
W/ CDs, ECOLOGY, WDFW, USGS, USFS, ID
US Bureau of Reclamation - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007US Bureau of Reclamation
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 6/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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com
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com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS (CONTINUED)
Support efforts to expand monitoring activities 5.8c
Reclamation lab ongoing ongoing ongoing
W/ CDs, ECOLOGY, USGS, CD, WDFW, USFS, ID ($20,000/yr lab?)
River operations - monitor ambient temperature, Q
Real time
FS - Model development Temp: dailySediment: seasonal
HABITAT: PROTECT & ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Support flow-related actions to protect and enhance anadromous fish migration corridors 7.2a
Storage feasibility studyEDT & Wetted perimeter analysis(5 area habitat improvement)
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing W/ ECOLOGY, WDFW, SOAC
Ongoing acquisition program forpriority reaches
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing YRBWEP funding
US Bureau of Reclamation - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007US Bureau of Reclamation
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 7/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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com
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com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT: PROTECT & ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Support passage barrier improvements 7.2c
Reservoir dam passage study (tech feasibility study)
Complete Feasibility Study spring 2008
EIS to follow reintroduction plan
W/ FED/STATE AGENCIES, ID, OTHER STAKEHOLDERS
Coordinate with fish co-managers and others on comprehensive fish plan
Coordinate with fish co-managers and others on comprehensive fish plan
W/ environmental (SEPA/NEPA) documentation - 2009
Yakama Nation & WDFW
Other Roza Dam - passage improvement/enhancement
Final design - 2007 Budget 2010 (?)Funding: BPA & others$_____________ ?
YTID diversion dam - passage improvement/enhancement
Bid 2007Construction 2007/8
Funding: USBR$_____________ ?
Amon Creek Wasteway issue resolution on barrier v passage
Assessment &
PlanningFuture design Future construction W/ KID
Timelines/Milestones
US Bureau of Reclamation - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007US Bureau of Reclamation
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 8/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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com
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com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT: ENHANCE DOWNSTREAM REACHES & CONNECT ASSOCIATED FLOODPLAINSHABITAT: ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL AQUATIC HABITATS
Improve in-stream flow management to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains and to enhance degraded but functional aquatic habitats 7.3a, 7.4a
Ongoing with FS
See Storage Study above
See Yakima Basin Storage Feasibility Study 3.1b
Round Table confirmation of study criteria
X
W/ ECOLOGY
Biological assessment ESA effect decision
NOAA / USFWS Agency review
Biological Opinion NOAA / USFWS
W/ WDFW, SOAC, CC, CD, ID, USFS, USGS, ECOLOGY
HABITAT: PROTECT EXISTING HABITAT FROM FURTHER DEGRADATION
Evaluate/regulate water use impacts related to habitat protection 7.5b
Water Transfer Work Group reviews Water transfers ongoing
W/ ECOLOGY & OTHERSWTWG MEMBERS
River operations work group
Annually review winter incubation flows (flip flop)/spring migration flows (out-migration flows)
W/ SOAC
US Bureau of Reclamation - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007US Bureau of Reclamation
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 9/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT: IMPROVE INFORMATION BASE
Support habitat assessment to improve watershed-wide information base 7.6a
Stanford StudyImplement FS storage study habitat analysis 12/08
YRBWEP Land-water acquisition $ need W/ CAG
Feasibility Study - see 3.1d.1 above
Monitor aquatic habitats to improve information base 7.6b
Ongoing flow monitoring OngoingW/ WDFW, SOAC, CC, CD, ID, USFS, USGS, ECOLOGY
Dam passage habitat
Assessment for potential benefits
Complete FS - 2008
Complete EIS - 2009
W/ WDFW & YAKAMA NATION, USFWS, NOAA, USFS
Maintain fish counting facilities Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing
YAKAMA NATION & WDFW, USFWS, NOAA
US Bureau of Reclamation - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007US Bureau of Reclamation
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 10/10
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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Immediate Priorities
com
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com
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com
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SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT: ENSURE STANDARDS REFLECT NATURAL REGIONAL CONDITIONS
Improve information and criteria to ensure water quality and habitat standards reflect natural regional conditions 7.8a
Storage feasibility study(Model temperature below reservoirs & in lower river system)
Model flow releases (EDT input) - 2008
River operations modeling (improve tool) - 2008
W/ ECOLOGY, WDFW, USFS, USGS, CD
.
US Bureau of Reclamation - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007US Forest Service
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/5
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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com
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Medium or long-term actions
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE FOREST IMPACTS
Improve forest road / trail management 5.1a
Implement new Off-Highway Vehicle Policy
Identify appropriate trails and uses
Complete NEPA by 2009 Annually update W/ WDNR,
LANDOWNERS
Implement FS/Ecology MOA for Clean Water Act compliance
Annually prioritize road maintenance and stabilization needs
Continue road analysis and management plans
Implement road improvement projects W/ ECOLOGY
Improve timber harvest management 5.1b
NEPA planning process for project design
Ongoing W/ WDNR, LANDOWNERS
Design and implement BMP's for harvest activities
Contract administration for currently active sales
Monitor implementation and effectiveness
Refine BMP's
Other watershed actions 5.1c
Fuel treatment to restore natural fire regime
Reduce wildfire risk in urban interface areas
Continue planning and implementation for treating approx. 5,000 acres per year
Maintain wildfire risk reduction by periodic prescribed burning
W/ WDNR, LANDOWNERS
US Forest Service - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007US Forest Service
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/5
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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com
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Medium or long-term actions
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE RECREATION IMPACTS
Improve recreation use management 5.5a
Respect the River Program
Summer season contact ranger for information and enforcement of low impact camping
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Expand monitoring activities 5.8c
Monitor ambient stream temperature
Continuous monitoring June - October Ongoing
Forest plan compliance in cooperation w/ Yakama Nation
Monitor fine sediment in spawning gravels in late summer annually
Ongoing
Identify projects or management actions to stabilize or reduce levels of fine sediment
FISH HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: PROTECT EXISTING HIGH QUALITY HABITATS
Road / trail impact management 7.1a
Identify sediment sources and fish passage barriers
Annual road/trail condition surveys
Plan improvement projects
Removal of significant passage barriers W/ WDNR, PTC
Watershed headwaters protection and projects 7.1b
Manage wilderness areas to protect water quality and aquatic resources
Monitor impacts of recreation use
Identify areas needing restoration
Develop restoration projects and adjust management to mitigate impacts from high use
W/ WDNR, PTC, CNTY
Timelines/Milestones
US Forest Service - Project Lead Responsibilities
DIP September 2007US Forest Service
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/5
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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com
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Medium or long-term actions
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: PROTECT & ENHANCE ANADROMOUS FISH MIGRATION CORRIDORS
Regulate land uses 7.2dImplement forest plan standards for riparian areas
Ongoing
Monitor implementation and effectiveness of standards and BMP's
W/ CNTY, CITY, ECOLOGY, NRCS, WDNR
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL AQUATIC HABITATS
Riparian area improvements 7.4d
Identify and implement restoration projects
Implement projects and management actions to mitigate impacts from increased recreation use
W/ LANDOWNERS, WDNR, CD, WDFW
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: PROTECT EXISTING CONDITIONS FROM FURTHER DEGRADATION
Regulate land use 7.5aImplement forest plan standards for riparian areas
OngoingW/ CNTY, CITY, ECOLOGY, NRCS, WDNR
Focus on non-point pollution 7.5c
Design and implement BMP's for all forest management activities
Ongoing
Monitor implementation and effectiveness of BMP's
W/ CA, WDFW, ECOLOGY, WDNR, CD, CC, CNTY
US Forest Service - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007US Forest Service
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/5
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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com
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Medium or long-term actions
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: IMPROVE WATERSHED-WIDE INFORMATION BASE
Monitor aquatic habitats 7.6b
Inventory habitat types with stream survey program
Continue to survey uncompleted streams
Repeat on approx. 10 year cycle
W/ WDFW, USBR, SOAC, CC, CD, ID, WDNR, USGS, ECOLOGY
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: MEASURE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENHANCEMENT ACTIONS
Focus on habitat condition 7.7a
Monitor effectiveness of enhancement projects
Monitor recently completed projects
Repeat on 5 to 10 year cycle
W/ WDFW, ECOLOGY, WDNR, CD, CC
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: ENSURE WATER QUALITY & HABITAT STANDARDS REFLECT NATURAL REGIONAL CONDITIONS
Improve information and criteria 7.8a
Monitor effectiveness of forest plan standards
Annually monitor selected standards
Adjust standards if necessary
W/ ECOLOGY, WDFW, WDNR, USBR, USGS, CD
Timelines/Milestones
US Forest Service - Project Lead Responsibilities
DIP September 2007US Forest Service
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 5/5
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
Actions com
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com
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com
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Medium or long-term actions
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
Improve interagency coordination 5.7a
Participate in interagency workgroups and technical advisory committees
Conduct annual meetings with cooperators and agencies
ALL AGENCIES INVOLVED
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Improve cause / effect understanding 5.8a
Participate in TMDL process for 303(d) listings on National Forest lands
Naches temperature TMDL
W/ CD, USBR, ECOLOGY, WDFW, USGS, WDNR
Cooperate with FS and university research programs
Ongoing
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: ENSURE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS REFLECT NATURAL REGIONAL CONDITIONS
Refine water temperature criteria 5.9a
Participate in TMDL process for 303(d) listings on National Forest lands
Naches temperature TMDL Ongoing
Adjust 303(d) listings to recognize natural conditions
W/ ECOLOGY, USGS, CD
.
Timelines/Milestones
US Forest Service - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007US Geological Survey
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources1/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Groundwater studies 4.1a
Hydrogeologic Framework of Sedimentary Deposits in Six Structural Basins, Yakima River Basin. USGS -Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5116
Estimates of Ground-Water Recharge to the Yakima River Basin Aquifer System, Washington, for Predevelopment and Current Land-Use Conditions. USGS - Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5007
Maps showing the depth to the tops of 3 basalt hydrogeologic units and 2 interbeds that are part of the Yakima River Basin Aquifer System, Washington. Report due 3/2008
U .S. Geological Survey - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007US Geological Survey
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources2/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Groundwater studies 4.1a
Role of shallow groundwater in the movement of pesticides and nutrients to a small agricultural drain in the lower Yakima River Basin, WA. This is a journal article that should be completed by October 2007
Groundwater studies 4.1a
Water movement within the unsaturated zone in four agricultural areas of the United States. This is a journal article that will be published in the Journal of Environmental Quality. One of the four sites was located in the Granger Drain Basin.
U .S. Geological Survey - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007US Geological Survey
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources3/6
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GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Groundwater studies 4.1a
Water levels in land use monitoring wells (row crops and orchards) located in the Columbia Irrigation project.
Will be monitored in July/August over the next 3 - 5 years.
Groundwater studies 4.1a
A thermal profile method to identify potential ground water discharge areas and preferred salmonid habitats for long river reaches. USGS -Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5136
River-Aquifer interactions along the floodplain in the Yakima River Basin, Washington. Report due 7/2008
U .S. Geological Survey - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007US Geological Survey
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources4/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Groundwater studies 4.1a
Estimates of ground water pumpage from Yakima River Basin aquifer system 1960-2000. USGS -Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5205
Background information for the Yakima River Basin aquifer system, WA: Hydrogeologic units, ground-water occurrence, conditions, flow system, use and trends. Report due 3/2008
Groundwater studies 4.1a
A Deep Percolation Model of Estimating Ground Water Recharge: Documentation of Modules for the Modula Modeling System of the USGS. USGS - Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5318
Analysis of the ground water flow system in the sedimentary deposits for six structural basins using ground water flow models, for predevelopment and current land use-land-cover conditions, Yakima River Basin Aquifer System, WA. Report due 3/2008
Timelines/Milestones
U. S. Geological Survey - Project Lead Responsibilities
DIP September 2007US Geological Survey
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources5/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Groundwater studies 4.1a
Conceptual model and numerical simulation of the ground-water flow system in the Yakima River Basin Aquifer System, WA. Report due 9/2008
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (TMDLs)
Improve cause-effect understanding 5.8a
Overview of Agricultural Chemical Transport study Approach to watershed mass budgets. A journal article looking at mass budget of chemical transport in select agricultural systems in the US. One system was in the Granger Drain Basin.
Journal article due by Oct 07
U. S. Geological Survey - Project Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007US Geological Survey
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources6/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS (TMDLs)
Improve problem / solution definition 5.8b
Environmental Setting report describing Granger drain study area.
This will be published by August 2007
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS / TMDLs
Expand monitoring activities 5.8c
Long-term flow monitoring
Monitor every 6-8 weeks4 sites are real-time
Lower Yakima River Eutrophication Study
Continuous: every 15 minutesDiscrete: intermittent
W/ SYCD
Develop temperature model for Yakima and Naches Rivers
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: IMPROVE INFORMATION BASE
Habitat assessment 7.6aHabitat assessment of Granger Drain NAWQA sites
Granger Drain - Sept 2007
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Timelines/Milestones
U. S. Geological Survey - Project Lead Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Washington State University
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/4
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Seek funding for research efforts in support of water use efficiency 3.2d
1. Sprinkler uniformity testing and2. Irrigation scheduling3. Optimum irrigation level
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing for mint & canola
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
w/ SYCD
Seek funding for research efforts and work with landowners to implement BMPs and projects that improve irrigation management consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2 a
Associated water quality benefits to:Sprinkler uniformity testingIrrigation schedulingOptimum irrigation level(see 3.2d)
W/ CD, ID, NRCS, LANDOWNERS
Irrigation timing Associated water quality benefits
W/ CD, ID, NRCS, LANDOWNERS
Sprinkler uniformity Associated water quality benefits
W/ CD, ID, NRCS, LANDOWNERS
Washington State University - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
DIP September 2007Washington State University
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/4
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
On-goingStrategies and/or
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Seek funding for research efforts and work with landowners to implement BMPs and projects that improve cropland management consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2 b
Air quality
Buffers
Border strips
Rainfall impacts
W/ CD, ID, USDA, LANDOWNERS
Seek funding for research efforts and work with landowners to implement BMPs and projects that reduce livestock impacts (CAFOs) consistent with water quality and habitat strategies 5.2d
Nutrient management
BMP for reduced CAFO and dairies waste management
Ongoing technical support of BMP programs
Field investigation
W/ CD, WDOA/ECOLOGY, NRCS, LANDOWNERS
Washington State University - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Washington State University
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/4
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SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: EFFICIENCY
Work with landowners to implement BMPs and projects that improve irrigation and cropland management 3.2c
Provide technical assistance through conservation districts
W/CAG
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
Participate in interagency coordination forum 5.7a
Participate in WRAC OngoingW/ ALL PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS /TMDLs
Improve cause-effect understanding to improve understanding of watershed problems and solutions 5.8a
Participate in WRAC OngoingW/ ALL PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
Timelines/Milestones
Washington State University - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Washington State University
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/4
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF WATERSHED PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS /TMDLs
Improve problem/solution definition 5.8b
Participate in WRAC OngoingW/ ALL PARTICIPATING AGENCIES
Develop public education program about surface water quality 5.8d
Statewide education program on nutrient management BMPs
Ongoing Ongoing W/ CD & NRCS
GROUND WATER QUALITY: MINIMIZE LAND USE IMPACT ON SUPPLIES WITH TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Minimize impact of land use activities on ground water supplies by implementing technical management strategies 6.5a & b
Associated ground water benefits with surface water
See 3.2d
W/ CHD, CD, ECOLOGY, WDOA, NRCS
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Timelines/Milestones
Washington State University - Other Responsibilities
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Yakima County
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources1/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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ADMINISTRATIVE
*Plan Adoption Plan approved 2005 x Complete and approve DIP
Review Plan/DIP for needed updates
Review Plan/DIP for needed updates
*Establish Coordination Agency
Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency (YBWRA)
xWork with Kittitas County on joining YBWRA
YBWRA/IGA funded @ $5,000/year (local match)State implementation grant funded @ $125K/year
*Establish Water Resources Advisory Committee
Obtain implementation grant Support local WRACDevelop DIP
Support development of DIP and establishment of WRAC
Continued support Continued support
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Develop policies or regulations to facilitate establishment of new or expanded public water systems 4.0
GMA review of subdivisions for adequate water supply. Developers have option to construct own community sewer/septic systems to get higher density in some rural zoning districts.
Review land use changes for certification of adequate water supply
In-County discussions re: well use in rural areas for subdivisions, existing undevel. lots, and redevelopment. Consider appropriate changes to policies & regs. Look at linking Utility Planning to development process for smaller devels. like subdivisions.
Participate in the policy discussions surrounding the USGS/USBR/ Yakama Nation/ Ecology Groundwater study to determine the ability to develop new, non-exempt ground water sources for utilities
Yakima County - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Yakima County
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources2/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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Agreements NeededGROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
*Co-lead with cities to support service expansion by public water systems within urban growth areas to discourage exempt well use 4.1d
Public water provider’s service areas usually follow UGA lines. They are free to extend svcs. in those areas & are expected to provide svcs when justifying the size of UGAs. Developers must use services if near them, and must use large lot sizes if not
Joint planning of utility extensions (Potable and Irrigation Water, Sewer, Roads) with City of Yakima, Union Gap, and other cities. Address issue in individual cities' comp. plan Utility Element and water system plans for unincorporated urban growth areas
Formal Service Extension Agreements With Providers. City/County discussions re: well use in UGA for subdivisions, existing undevel. lots, and redevelopment. Consider appropriate changes to policies & regs.
W/ CITIES, NOB HILL WATER DISTRICT
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE STORMWATER IMPACTS
*Manage Stormwater in unincorporated areas consistent with surface water quality strategy 5.3 a & b
NPDES permit issued, joint stormwater task force agreements
Development of Stormwater Program to meet requirement of Eastern Washington Stormwater Management Manual
Regional stormwater program in place
Partially funded
Local Utility
Yakima County - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Yakima County
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources3/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and Actions
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
Mid - Term Strategies and Actions3 - 5 Years
Long - Term Strategies and
Actions
NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: DEVELOP PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
Develop public educational program 5.8d
Develop educational program as component of Stormwater/NPDES program
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
*Update land use regulations within jurisdictional area to protect existing habitat conditions 7.2d, 7.5a
Existing CAO and SMP in effect that protect habitat functions.
Updates to CAO and SMP to be finalized in 2007. Regulatory consistency improved by integrating CAO & SMP reqs. to be similar, and by adopting regional CAO & SMP for both cities and county. Updated regs. use science to protect habitat.
Review future development for compliance with CAO & SMP to protect existing habitat
Regular updates to regs to incorporate new science.
Funded
Adopt w/ Y. CO. CITIES, and input from ECOLOGY, WDFW, NRCS, USFS,& YAKAMA NATION
Yakima County - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Yakima County
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources4/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and Actions
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
Mid - Term Strategies and Actions3 - 5 Years
Long - Term Strategies and
Actions
NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: ENHANCE DOWNSTREAM REACHES AND CONNECT ASSOCIATED FLOODPLAINS ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL AQUATIC HABITATS
Improve off-channel connectivity 7.3b, 7.4b
Existing Yakima County-wide Flood Control Zone District (FCZD) projects Douglas Wrecking Yard, Lower Naches Coordination, Gap to Gap Levee Pullback, Ahtanum Mission, etc. Project assistance and acquisition thru Co. Non-Regulatory Program.
Future Flood Control Zone District Projects - Rambler's Park, Yakima Water Treatment Plant reach, actions in Wide Hollow Ahtanum CFHMP. Seek funding for implementation of habitat projects with Yakima County as project proponent. Project assistance and acquisition thru Co. Non-Regulatory Program.
FCAAP, SRFB, COE, NOAAW/ LANDOWNERS, USFS, CD, WDFW, WDOT
*In-Channel Complexity Actions 7.3e, 7.4e
See above listed habitat project strategies
See above listed habitat project strategies
W/ LANDOWNERS, USFS, CD, WDFW, WDOT
Yakima County - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Yakima County
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources5/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and Actions
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
Mid - Term Strategies and Actions3 - 5 Years
Long - Term Strategies and
Actions
NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: IMPROVE WATERSHED-WIDE INFORMATION BASE
*Facilitate county workshop(s) to develop more detailed habitat enhancement strategies at the county or subbasin level 7.6
YBSRP completed 2006
Joined YBFWRB 2006
X
X
Work in cooperation with YBFWRB and others on educational program
Partially funded
Yakima County - Lead Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Yakima County
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources6/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and Actions
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
Mid - Term Strategies and Actions3 - 5 Years
Long - Term Strategies and
Actions
NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: STORAGE
*Support design and construction of storage projects by providing seed funding, securing political support, seeking additional funding and processing permits in a timely manner 3.1
Ongoing political and financial support for storage study and YBSA
Continued support Continued support Project implementation
Partially funded
$50K/year
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: PUBLIC EDUCATION
*Support design and implementation of public education program 3.5a
Regional education coordination consortium
Regional education coordination consortium
Not funded
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
*Track progress of USGS Study and provide input to its application and associated policy decisions 4.1a
Tracking by Surface Water Management and Utilities in Public Services.
Same
Participate in development of implementation actions/legal recommendations
Partially funded
W/ CA, CITY, ID, ECOLOGY
Timelines/Milestones
Yakima County - Other Responsibilities
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Yakima County
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources7/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and Actions
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
Mid - Term Strategies and Actions3 - 5 Years
Long - Term Strategies and
Actions
NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
*Design and establish improved system for monitoring and managing aquifer water levels over the long term 4.1b
Tracking by Surface Water Management and Utilities in Public Services.
Continue tracking by Surface Water Management and Utilities in Public Services.
Cooperative database development
Partially funded
W/ ECOLOGY, ID, CITIES
Participate in development of any programs pertaining to the use and management of groundwater rights in Yakima Basin consistent w/ WMP, Alternative II-2 4.1c
Very minor, some connection to SEPA for certain projects.
Review USGS groundwater study 2008. Participate in policy discussions after completion of the Groundwater Study
Help develop policy w/ WRAC and update Chapter 4 of WS Plan
W/ ECOLOGY, CITY, ID, LANDOWNERS
Yakima County - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Yakima County
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources8/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and Actions
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
Mid - Term Strategies and Actions3 - 5 Years
Long - Term Strategies and
Actions
NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: PUBLIC EDUCATION
*Support design and implementation of public education program addressing ground water management to support actions 4.2a
Regional education coordination consortium
Regional education coordination consortium
Partially funded
W/ CITY, ID, ECOLOGY
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: IMPROVE INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
*Participate in interagency forum 5.7a
Participate in forum Participate in forum Participate in forum Participate in forum
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: PROTECT EXISTING HIGH QUALITY HABITATS
Support watershed headwaters protection and projects to protect existing high-quality habitats 7.1b
Support of acquisitions of Tieton Checkerboard, others.Forest resource lands protection under current GMA comp plan. Existing CAO & SMP protections.
See above listed land regulation strategies. (7.2d, 7.5a)
See above listed land regulation strategies. (7.2d, 7.5a)
See above listed land regulation strategies. (7.2d, 7.5a)
W/ The Nature Conservancy, USFS
Timelines/Milestones
Yakima County - Other Responsibilities
*Included in Table 8-1DIP September 2007Yakima County
Implementing the actions on this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources9/9
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
Ongoing Strategies and Actions
Strategies and Actions Immediate Priorities
Mid - Term Strategies and Actions3 - 5 Years
Long - Term Strategies and
Actions
NotesPossible Funding
SourcesAgreements Needed
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
Support off-channel connectivity actions to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains and to enhance degraded but functional aquatic habitats 7.3b, 7.4b
Support implementation of YBFWR Plan
YBSR plan
Support in-channel complexity actions to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains and to enhance degraded but functional aquatic habitats 7.3e, 7.4e
See above listed habitat project strategies.
See above listed habitat project strategies.
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT: PROTECT EXISTING CONDITIONS FROM FURTHER DEGRADATION
Focus on non-point pollution to protect existing habitat conditions from further degradation 7.5c
Stormwater management study
Development of Stormwater program and its capital and educational elements.
Source control and monitoring program as component of Stormwater NPDES permit requirements
Partially funded
W/ CA, WDFW, ECOLOGY, USFS, CD, CC
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Timelines/Milestones
Yakima County - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District
Implementing the actions in this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 1/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: STORAGE
Support design and construction of storage projects by providing seed funding, securing political support, seeking additional state and federal funding 3.1
Water Storage Feasibility study. Participate and review
SURFACE WATER QUALITY: EFFICIENCYImplement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions 3.2b
Develop strategy for replacement of 100 year-old canal delivery system
W/ USBR, CD, CITY
SURFACE WATER RESOURCES: SUPPORT WATER RIGHTS TRANSFERS
Explore source substitution 3.4b
Continue to consider Cowiche Creek Water Users Association (CCWUA) water exchange project Planning by North Yakima Conservation District
Continue to consider:Planning phases:
Complete the necessary agreements, contracts and court approval
Continue to consider:Construction:
Install infrastructure in YTID system
Implement by delivering and monitoring water use
Continue to consider:Ongoing: deliver & monitor water use
W/ USBR, WATER TRUST, CCWUA, NYCD, ECOLOGY, WDFW
Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District
Implementing the actions in this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 2/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PUBLIC EDUCATION
Design and implement public education program to support surface water actions 3.5a
Participate as needed W/ CA, (CITY, CNTY, ID)
Participate in interagency coordination forum 3.5b
Participate as neededW/ ALL PARTICIPATING ENTITIES
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Track progress of USGS Study and provide input to its application and associated policy decisions 4.1a
Attend annual progress report by USGS
Study completed 2008 W/ CA, CITY, CNTY, ECOLOGY
Design and establish improved system for monitoring and managing aquifer water levels over the long term 4.1b
Participate through CA & WRAC
W/ ECOLOGY, CITIES, CNTY
Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District
Implementing the actions in this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 3/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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GROUND WATER RESOURCES: MANAGEMENT
Participate in the development of any programs pertaining to the use and management of groundwater rights in Yakima Basin consistent with Watershed Plan, Alternative II-2 (Selective Restrictions on New Ground Water Development) 4.1c
Participate through CA & WRAC
Participate in policy development w/ CA (YBWRA) & WRAC upon completion of USGS Study in 2008
W/ ECOLOGY, CITY, CNTY, LANDOWNERS
GROUND WATER RESOURCES: PUBLIC EDUCATION
Design and implement a public education program addressing ground water management to support actions 4.2a
Participate w/ CA & WRAC
W/ CITY, CNTY, ECOLOGY
Timelines/Milestones
Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District
Implementing the actions in this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 4/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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SURFACE WATER QUALITY: PREVENT / MITIGATE AG IMPACTS
Improve irrigation management to prevent/mitigate agricultural impacts 5.2a
Installed pressurized irrigation system x Ongoing monitoring Ongoing monitoring Ongoing monitoring W/ CD, WSU, USDA,
LANDOWNERS
Reduce impacts of agricultural chemicals 5.2c
Apply aquatic herbicides within requirements of Federal Insecticide Fungicide Regulatory Act and NPDES
On-going On-going On-goingW/ CD, ECOLOGY, USDA, LANDOWNERS
HABITAT ENHANCEMENT
Identify projects and seek funding for habitat enhancement actions 7.0
Provide improved in stream flow & passage w/ possible water exchange project
Planning phases:
complete the necessary agreements, contracts and court approval
Construction:
Install infrastructure in YTID system
Implement by delivering and monitoring water use
Ongoing: deliver & monitor water use
W/ USBR, WATER TRUST, CCWUA, NYCD, ECOLOGY, WDFW
Timelines/Milestones
Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
DIP September 2007Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District
Implementing the actions in this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 5/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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HABITAT: PROTECT DOWNSTREAM REACHES & CONNECT ASSOCIATED FLOODPLAINS
Support water quality actions to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains 7.3c
Participate
Support YRBWEP implementation through CAG & YBJB
Ongoing Ongoing OngoingW/ ECOLOGY, EPA, CD, LANDOWNERS USGS, USFS
HABITAT: ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL AQUATIC HABITATS
Support water quality actions to enhance degraded but functional aquatic habitats 7.4c
Participate
Support YRBWEP implementation through CAG & YBJB
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing W/ ECOLOGY, CD, LANDOWNERS
HABITAT: PROTECT DOWNSTREAM REACHES & CONNECT ASSOCIATED FLOODPLAINS ENHANCE DEGRADED BUT FUNCTIONAL AQUATIC HABITATS
Support other improvements to enhance downstream reaches and connect associated floodplains and to enhance degraded but functional aquatic habitats 7.3f, 7.4f
Support CAG in USBR Reaches Study implementation through YRBWEP
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing W/ WDFW, LANDOWNERS
Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
DIP September 2007Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District
Implementing the actions in this plan is contingent on finding appropriate funding sources 6/6
PROPOSED PLAN ACTIONS
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HABITAT: IMPROVE INFORMATION BASE
Support habitat assessment to improve watershed-wide information base 7.6a
Participate in YBJB review and analysis of ESA listing & technical support for de-listing
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing
W/ WDFW, USBR, SOAC, CC, CD, USFS, USGS, ECOLOGY
Monitor aquatic habitats to improve watershed-wide information base 7.6b
Participate in YBJB review and analysis of ESA listing & technical support for de-listing
Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing
W/ WDFW, USBR, SOAC, CC, CD, USFS, USGS, ECOLOGY
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Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District - Other Responsibilities
Timelines/Milestones
Potential Funding Sources (from WRIA 44/50)
1
Research and Data Acquisition
Program Name Sponsor Funding Description Typical Funds
Available
Planning/Technical Assistance Program
Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Reclamation provides assistance in data collection and analysis related to water supply and water quality, engineering, hydrologic studies, sedimentation, and water resources planning. Priorities include water use efficiencies, and long-term water supply planning.
Technical Assistance
Emergency Community Water Assistance Grant Program
USDA - Rural Development
Emergency community water assistance, to obtain adequate quantities of water for residents in rural areas that have experienced a significant decline in water quantity or quality. Waterline extensions from existing systems; construction of new water lines; repairs to existing systems; construction of new wells, reservoirs, transmission lines, treatment plants, and other water sources; equipment replacement.
$500,000/project
Water Quality Special Research Grants Program
Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service
Identification and resolution of agriculture-related degradation of water quality. Variable Funding Level: FY00 $13 million
Sustainable Agriculture Research Education (SARE)
Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service
Increase scientific investigation and education to reduce the use of chemical pesticides, fertilizers, and toxic materials in agricultural production; improve management of on-farm resources to enhance productivity, profitability, and competitiveness; to promote enterprise diversification; to study farms that optimize the use of on-farm resources and conservation practices; and to promote partnerships among farmers, nonprofit organizations, agribusiness, and public and private research and extension institutions.
$30,000 to $200,000/ project FY98,99, 00 $11.3 million
Fish America Foundation Fish America Foundation
Hands on-projects at the local level aimed at enhancing fish populations, improving water quality, and/or advancing fisheries research; thereby increasing the opportunity for sport fishing success.
$5,000 to $50,000/project
Potential Funding Sources (from WRIA 44/50)
2
Research and Data Acquisition .
Program Name Sponsor Funding Description Typical Funds
Available
Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant (319) Program –Washington
Washington State DOE/ Environmental Protection Agency
Management of nonpoint source pollution and to improve and protect water quality. Funds may be used for planning and implementation, including the development of TMDLs, restoration of riparian, and prevention of pollution through active educational programs.
Varies Approx. $2 million annually
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Watershed Program
Bonneville Environmental Foundation
Funds proponents with desire and capacity to implement a comprehensive watershed restoration strategy that incorporates community support, scientific basis, watershed-scale approach; and monitoring and evaluation systems that track restoration progress and provide feedback to adjust restoration strategies.
$5,000 to $40,000/project
National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Research problems of national and regional importance in biological, environmental, physical, and social sciences relevant to agriculture and food and the environment, including water resources assessment and protection.
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA)
Department of Natural Resources
Acquisition, restoration, or improvement of "navigable" aquatic lands for public purposes, and for providing and improving public access to aquatic lands and associated waters.
Public Works and Economic Development Program
Economic Development Administration
Communities on the economic decline to revitalize, expand, and upgrade their physical infrastructure to attract new industry, encourage business expansion, diversify local economies and generate or retain long term, private sector jobs and investment.
Average grant: $829,000/ project FY00 $204,521,000
Community Development Block Grant Community Investment Fund - WA
Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development
Water, wastewater, economic development and community facilities.
Water Reclamation and Reuse
Washington State Department of Ecology
Promote and facilitate the use of reclaimed water to replace potable water in non-potable applications.
Technical Assistance
Potential Funding Sources (from WRIA 44/50)
3
Research and Data Acquisition .
Program Name Sponsor Funding Description Typical Funds
Available
Watershed Processes and Water Resources Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Research that addresses two areas: (1) Understanding fundamental processes controlling (a) source areas and flow pathways of water, (b) the transport and fate of water, sediment, nutrients, dissolved matter, and organisms within forest, rangeland, and agricultural environments, and (c) water quality. (2) Developing appropriate technology and management practices for improving the effective use of water (consumptive and non-consumptive) and protecting or improving water quality for agricultural and forestry production, including the evaluation of management policies that affect the quantity and quality of water resources.
$40,000 to $150,000/project FY 2003 $4.2 million
Wetland Protection, Restoration, and Stewardship Discretionary Funding
EPA Studies and activities related to implementation of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for both wetlands and sediment management. Projects can support regulatory, planning, restoration or outreach issues.
$5,000 to $20,000/ project
American Water Works Association Research Foundation (AwwaRF)
American Water Works Association Research Foundation (AwwaRF)
Water-related research projects. Undefined
Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund
USFWS The Fund is dispersed to the states and territories through four programs: Conservation Grants, Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance Grants, Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants, and Recovery Land Acquisition Grants. Although not directly eligible for theses grants, third parties such as nonprofit organizations and local government may work with their state or territorial wildlife agency to apply for these funds.
$1,000 to $14,000/ project FY $80,473,500
USGS Cooperative Water Program
USGS The USGS Cooperative Water Program jointly funds water-resources projects in an ongoing partnership between the USGS and non-Federal agencies.
Technical Assistance
EPA Assessment and Watershed Protection Program Grants
EPA Prevention, reduction and elimination of water pollution through watershed program, non-point source program, and monitoring and assessment program.
$5,000 to $100,000/ project
Potential Funding Sources (from WRIA 44/50)
4
Research and Data Acquisition .
Program Name Sponsor Funding Description Typical Funds
Available
Cost/Benefit Analysis of Management Options for Sludge/Biosolids (RFP no. 04-CTS-2)
Water Environment Research Foundation
Research that will provide a comparative analysis of various options for biosolids/sludge disposal, including cost, environmental consequences and benefits, sustainability and life cycle components, and public perception and degrees of support to make local decisions that are the most economical and sustainable solutions.
Section 22: Planning Assistance to the States Program (PAS)
US Army Corps of Engineers
Authority for the Corps of Engineers to assist entities in the preparation of comprehensive plans for the development, utilization, and conservation of water and related land resources. The program can encompass many types of studies including water supply, quality, conservation, flood control, floodplain management, erosion, and navigation. Generally involve analysis of existing data, although some data collection is often necessary. Study sponsor and Corps split the study cost 50-50.
State allotments limited to $500, 00 annually, typically much less. Covers 50% project cost.
Policy Recommendations .
Program Name Sponsor Funding Description Typical Funds Available
Clean Water Act Water Quality Cooperative Agreements
Environmental Protection Agency
Unique and new approaches to meeting stormwater, sanitary sewer, and combined sewer outflows, biosolids, and pretreatment requirements, as well as enhancing state capabilities. Eligible projects include research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies related to the causes, effects, extent, and prevention of pollution.
Varies/project. Totals FY00 $19 million
Potential Funding Sources (from WRIA 44/50)
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Public Outreach and Education Projects .
Program Name Sponsor Funding Description Typical Funds Available
Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Grants
EPA Education, demonstration, outreach, risk reduction, measurement/monitoring, risk mitigation, and technology transfer to reduce risks associated with the use of pesticides in agricultural and non-agricultural settings
$50,000/ project
Groundwater Foundation, The
Provides educational programs for all ages on groundwater. None.
Capitalization Grants for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
EPA EPA awards grants to states to capitalize their Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (DWSRFs). States use a portion of their capitalization grants to set up a revolving fund from which loans and other types of assistance are provided to eligible public water system(publicly and privately owned) to finance the cost of infrastructure projects. States may also use a portion of their capitalization grants to fund set-aside activities that help to prevent contamination problems of surface and ground water drinking water supplies, as well as enhance water system management through source water protection, capacity development, and operator certification programs. Set-asides can be used for providing technical assistance, developing system capacity, protecting sources of drinking water, land acquisition to protect drinking water sources, among other activities. States may use up to 31% of the capitalization grant for set-asides.
Varies. Example: FY98/ $7 to $77 million per state
Water Pollution Control - State and Interstate Program Support
EPA Establishing and maintaining adequate measures for prevention and control of surface water and groundwater pollution.
Undefined.
Environmental Education Grants Program
EPA Projects must focus on one of the following: (1) improving environmental education teaching skills; (2) educating teachers, students, or the public about human health problems; (3) building state, local, or tribal government capacity to develop such programs; (4) educating communities through community-based organization; or (5) educating the public through print, broadcast, or other media.
$150,00/project $5,000/project most common
Student Environmental Stewardship Program
Washington Environmental Education Foundation
Encourage student participation in local environmental stewardship projects and enhance student understanding of community service and philanthropy. Award up to four $500 grants annually to support student initiated or supported environmental projects meeting local community needs.
$500/project
Potential Funding Sources (from WRIA 44/50)
6
Public Outreach and Education Projects .
Program Name Sponsor Funding Description Typical Funds Available
Local Wal-Mart Environmental Grant Program, The
Wal-Mart Foundation Offers programs such as Environmental Education, a Community-Matching Program and a Grant Program. Financial Assistance is available to communities where a Wal-Mart is located. All requests for funding must be directed through the Wal-Mart Stores.
Undefined.
On-the-Ground Projects .
Program Name Sponsor Funding Description Typical Funds Available
Emergency Conservation Program
Farm Service Agency Cost share to farms and ranchers for the rehabilitation of farmlands damaged by floods, drought, or other natural disasters. Funds emergency water conservation measures, removing debris and restoring permanent fences, terraces, diversions, irrigation systems, and other conservation installations.
$200,000/ individual per disaster.
The Challenge Grant Program—the Heart of Water 2025
US Department of Interior- Bureau of Reclamation
Funding to irrigation and water districts for projects focused on water conservation, efficiency, and water marketing. This program can be used to fund canal lining and piping, and can cover construction costs.
50% Cost Share.
Planning/Technical Assistance Program
Bureau of Reclamation
Technical assistance in data collection and analysis related to water supply and water quality, engineering, hydrologic studies, sedimentation, and water resources planning. Priorities include water use efficiencies, and long-term water supply planning.
Technical Assistance
Native Plant Conservation Initiative
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
On-the-ground conservation projects that protect, enhance, and/or restore native plant communities on public and private land.
Typical $35,000/project. FY2002 $410,800
Potential Funding Sources (from WRIA 44/50)
7
On-the-Ground Projects .
Program Name Sponsor Funding Description Typical Funds Available
WDFW Landowner Incentive Program
WDFW Financial assistance to private landowners for the protection, enhancement, or restoration of habitat to benefit “species at risk” on privately owned lands.
$50,000/ project. 25% Cost Share. Approx $760,000
Ducks Unlimited Ducks Unlimited Projects that protect, enhance, restore, and managing important wetlands and associated uplands
Undefined.
NFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
NFWF Financial assistance to private landowners who want to restore or improve habitat for migratory birds, anadromous and catadromous (migratory) fish and species federally-listed as threatened or endangered. On-the-ground restoration only.
$25,000/ project. 50% cost share.
Eastern Washington Pheasant Habitat Enhancement Grant Program
WDFW Projects that benefit pheasant habitat in areas that will be available for public hunting. Project must be located within the WDFW Primary Pheasant Management Zone and on land enrolled in CRP.
$5,000/project . Approximately $50,000 annually.
Grassland Reserve Program
US Department of Agriculture
The 2002 Farm Bill established the Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) for the purpose of restoring and conserving two million acres of grassland, rangeland, and pastureland. GRP will do this through the use of up to 30-year rental agreements and 30-year or permanent easements.
Authorized at $254 million through 2007. Restoration costs shared at up to 75%
Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Projects may include (1) elevation, relocation, or demolition of insured structures; (2) acquisition of insured structures and property; (3) dry flood proofing of insured structures; (4) minor, localized structural projects that are not fundable by state or other federal programs (erosion-control and drainage improvements); and (5) beach nourishment activities such as planting of dune grass.
Varies
Flood Control Assistance Account Program (FCAAP)
WA Department of Ecology
Full scope of floodplain management proposals are being considered for funding. Proposals such as completion of Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plans (CFHMP); the floodplain element of all-hazards mitigation plan; projects that implement an adopted CFHMP; floodplain acquisition projects; and limited fish habitat protection and/or enhancement projects that have a flood hazard reduction component will receive primary consideration for award.
Potential Funding Sources (from WRIA 44/50)
8
On-the-Ground Projects .
Program Name Sponsor Funding Description Typical Funds Available
Energy and Climate Change Program
Bullitt Foundation The Foundation seeks to accelerate a region-wide commitment to the ultra-efficient use of energy sources that are safe, renewable, and comparatively benign in their environmental impacts.
Total 2004 is $215,000. Total 2003 is $379,000.
Energy Star Program EPA Energy Star Buildings program purpose is to enhance energy and dollar savings achieved through careful examination of lighting and building systems for energy efficient improvements. Eligible projects: Any buildings in need of upgrades.
Varies
Pulling Together Initiative National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Provides a means for federal agencies to partner with state and local agencies, private landowners, and other interested parties to develop long-term weed management projects within the scope of an integrated pest management strategy. PTI provides support on a competitive basis for the formation of local weed management area (WMA) partnerships.
Typical median amount awarded $25,000/project
Weed Management Area Grants
Center for Invasive Plant Management
Support the establishment of enhancement of cooperative weed management areas (WMAs). Cooperative efforts must involve diverse landowners and land managers; for example, private landowners, community groups, conservation groups, and local, state, and federal agencies.
$5,000/project
Aquatic Weeds Management Fund
Washington State Department of Ecology
Development of integrated aquatic vegetation management plans, implementation of the integrated plans control activity, aquatic plant survey, aquatic plant monitoring, and education about aquatic plants. Funds are also available on a first-come first serve basis for early infestations of exotic freshwater weeds such as Eurasian watermilfoil.
Typical $30,000/project
Centennial Clean Water Fund
Washington State DOE
Projects which prevent and control water pollution. $250,000/project $5 million annually
Non-Point Water Quality Grants
Washington Conservation Commission
Financial assistance for implementation of projects and practices to improve water quality. Examples: Work with farmers to reduce water use; control run-off to reduce sedimentation; improve fish habitat; improve water quality in shellfish areas.
Varies
Potential Funding Sources (from WRIA 44/50)
9
On-the-Ground Projects .
Program Name Sponsor Funding Description Typical Funds Available
Section 206: Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program
US Army Corps of Engineers
Provides authority for the Corps of Engineers to construct aquatic ecosystem restoration and protection projects.
Undefined.
Wetland Program Development Grants
EPA Financial assistance to support development of new, or augmentation and enhancement of existing wetland programs. Opportunity to conduct projects that promote the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution.
$10,000 to $500,000/project
Wetland Reserve Program NRCS This voluntary program provides landowners with financial incentives to restore and protect wetlands in exchange for retiring marginal agricultural land. (Douglas County maxed out on CRP/WRP acreage- only those areas not in cropland would qualify)
USDA pays 75% restoration cost.
North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grants Program
USFWS Provides matching grants to carry out wetlands conservation projects ( on-the-ground projects through the protection, restoration, or enhancement) in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This plan is an international agreement between the three countries for the long-term protection of wetland/upland habitats on which waterfowl and other migratory birds in North America depend.
$50,000/project
Private Stewardship Grant USFWS Provides assistance to individuals and groups engaged in local, private, and voluntary conservation efforts that benefit federally listed, proposed, or candidate species, or other at-risk species.
10% required by landowners
Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP)
NRCS Voluntary conservation program for farmers and ranchers to address significant natural resource needs and objectives.
Potential Funding Sources (from WRIA 44/50)
10
On-the-Ground Projects .
Program Name Sponsor Funding Description Typical Funds Available
Five-Star Restoration Program
Environmental Protection Agency Financial assistance to support community-based on-the-ground wetland, riparian
and coastal habitat restoration projects that build diverse partnerships and foster local natural resource stewardship through education, outreach and training activities. The EPA provides funds to four intermediary organizations the National Association of Counties, the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the Wildlife Habitat Council, which then make subgrants. The Five-Star program seeks to support restoration projects in 500 watersheds by 2005, a key action of the Clean Water Action Plan.
Subgrants average $10,000. Program Funding Level: FY99 $500,000 FY00 $500,000
Environmental Grant Program, The
Educational Foundation of America
The Foundation focuses on approaches to sustainable agriculture and promotion of family farms; protection, and restoration of water quality and habitat; promotion of renewable energy and energy conservation; land conservation and protection of roadless forest areas, and providing technical assistance and training to environmental groups.
Undefined.
Challenge Grants for Conservation
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Support model projects which positively engage private landowners, primarily
farmers and ranchers, in the conservation and enhancement of wildlife and natural resources on their land.
Ranges from $10,000 to $150,000
Wyden Amendment BLM This legislation provides the authority for both the USFS and BLM to enter into cooperative agreements with public and private entities for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of fish, wildlife or other resources on public or private lands that directly benefit biotic resources on public lands within the watershed.
Varies
Potential Funding Sources (from WRIA 44/50)
11
On-the-Ground Projects .
Program Name Sponsor Funding Description Typical Funds Available
Landowner Incentive Grant Program
USFWS Provide technical and financial assistance to private landowners for projects that protect and restore habitats of listed species or species determined to be at-risk.
Ecosystem Restoration in the Civil Works Program
US Army Corps of Engineers
Resolve major problems in water related resources on a watershed scale, such as reconnecting streams to the main stem, restoring meandering in river courses, or resolving sediment loading problems.
Varies
Habitat Conservation - Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
USFWS This program provides technical assistance to the private sector to maximize wildlife conservation. To pursue opportunities and cooperative efforts with other government agencies and private partnerships to protect, restore, and enhance fish and wildlife habitats. Goals include: -Develop partnerships through proactive, voluntary cooperative efforts -Improve water quality -Provide corridors for wildlife and decrease impediments to native fish and wildlife migration. -Augment the goals of the National Wildlife Refuge System through projects that target species associated with refuge lands.
Varies. Total Anticipated FY04 $75,000 -$150,000
Community Development Block Grant General Purpose - Washington
Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development
Financial and technical assistance for infrastructure projects to benefit low and moderate-income persons. Eligible projects: Water pollution control (domestic wastewater and stormwater). Drinking water, housing, road, street and bridge projects.
$750,000/project
Conservation Security Program
NRCS Provides payments for producers who practice good stewardship on their agricultural lands and incentives for those who want to do more. Authorized in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Farm Bill).
Varies
Washington State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund
Washington State Department of Ecology
This program helps local governments finance water quality projects by providing low interest loans to public entities .Project examples: wastewater treatment facilities, nonpoint source water pollution control, wetlands acquisition, estuarine management.
Loan
Potential Funding Sources (from WRIA 44/50)
12
On-the-Ground Projects .
Program Name Sponsor Funding Description Typical Funds Available
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), Matching Grants for Conservation on Private Lands
NFWF The NFWF is working to expand and strengthen its partnership with NRCS to support innovative and effective conservation and stewardship of the country’s private lands. The goal of the partnership is to support high quality projects that engage private landowners, primarily farmers and ranchers, in the conservation and enhancement of fish and wildlife and natural resources on their lands. Only those proposals with a strong on-the-ground component will be considered, although capacity building, community development, education and other goals may be included in the projects.
Typical $10,000 to $150,000/project.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR THE
Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency This INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into in accordance with the authority of Chapter 39.34 RCW, the Inter-local Cooperation Act, by and among the interested governments of Benton County, Klickitat County, Yakima County, City of Yakima, City of Ellensburg, Roza Irrigation District, Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District, and Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District, (collectively, the “Parties”), for the purposes of administrating and coordinating the implementation and possible future amendments of a local watershed plan known as the Watershed Management Plan: Yakima River Basin, January 2003, as approved by Joint Resolution No. 1-2005 by Benton, Klickitat, and Yakima Counties on November 2, 2005, under authority of Chapter 90.82 RCW for the Yakima River basin in WRIAs 37, 38 and 39 (the “Plan”); defining the duties and responsibilities of the coordinating agency created hereby; and providing direction to staff regarding contracting with consultants and expenditure of grant funds RECITALS AND FINDINGS: WHEREAS, water resource planning has been and continues to be a responsibility of Washington State, counties, cities, water utilities and tribes; and WHEREAS, the State of Washington has declared, and the Parties recognize, that proper utilization of the water resources of this state is necessary for the promotion of public health and economic well-being of the state and for the preservation of its natural resources and aesthetic values; and WHEREAS, the Parties recognize that it is in the best interests of the state and the Yakima River Basin that comprehensive water planning be given a high priority so that water resources and associated values can be utilized and enjoyed today and protected for tomorrow; and WHEREAS, comprehensive water resource planning must provide interested parties adequate opportunity to participate, and water resource issues are best addressed through cooperation and coordination among the state, local governments, and all interested parties; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 43.21C RCW, comprehensive water resource planning has considered the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act within the scope of the planning process and must do so in the implementation of actions under the watershed plan; and WHEREAS, utilization and management of the waters of this state are guided by certain general principles, including the principle that uses of water for domestic, stock-watering, industrial, commercial, agricultural irrigation, hydroelectric power production, mining, fish and wildlife maintenance and enhancement, recreational, thermal power production, preservation of
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environmental and aesthetic values, and all other uses compatible with the employment of the public waters of the state, are beneficial; and WHEREAS, because water rights are property rights held by individual citizens, irrigation entities, municipalities, public and private utilities, and governments, the Parties declare that the coordinating agency (CA) created hereby shall have no power or eminent domain authority to impair (a) any lawful water right or use; (b) the capability of water users to divert, convey, or exercise those rights; or (c) the continuation of existing land uses dependent on, or benefited by, those water rights uses; and
WHEREAS, to prepare and recommend a local watershed plan for approval under Chapter 90.82 RCW, the Parties have worked with willing participants of, or sought input from, the former Yakima River Watershed Council, representatives of state and federal agencies, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Indian Nation, local governments and representatives for agricultural, fisheries, recreational and environmental interests; and
WHEREAS, local watershed planning process for WRIAs 37, 38, and 39 was conducted with the approval of the Counties, and with the consent of all other initiating governments per RCW 90.82.130(2), and Kittitas County opted out of such planning with its adoption of Kittitas Co. Board of Commissioners Resolution No. 2005-100; and
WHEREAS on November 2, 2005, the counties of Benton, Yakima, and Klickitat adopted the Plan, as recommended by the Planning Unit previously created pursuant to Chapter 90.82 RCW, by Joint Resolution 1-2005; and
WHEREAS Chapter 8 of the Plan is entitled “Implementation” and specifies a road map for organizing efforts and implementing actions and strategies that are recommended elsewhere in the Plan, including a statement that a coordination agency should be designated or created to coordinate implementation actions and that a water resources advisory committee (WRAC) should be established from the Planning Unit membership to provide ongoing guidance and stakeholder input on implementation and Plan amendments, and WHEREAS, because the Plan, including “Chapter 8 Implementation,” was approved by the Planning Unit and submitted to the Counties for approval prior to amendments to Chapter 90.82 RCW pertaining to plan implementation and the role of the planning unit, the provisions of Chapter 8 are both guidance for the organizational structure that will implement the Plan and the framework and criteria within which a Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) will be prepared and adopted, unless Chapter 8 is amended per Section 3 herein ; and WHEREAS, because it is critical to the success of the planning process that the Parties provide for broad public participation and education regarding the development and implementation of the Plan via a DIP, the Parties are hereby establishing the WRAC contemplated by the Plan, which consists of representatives of the same array of interests and stakeholders that were members of the Planning Unit appointed by the Tri-County Water Resources Agency; and
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WHEREAS, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Indian Nation have not participated in this process, and the Plan does not address water resource issues on the Yakima Reservation; and WHEREAS, Kittitas County has opted out of the Plan and has declined to participate in the CA; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Parties that this Intergovernmental Agreement will facilitate the coordination and continuation of planning and implementation of the approved Plan via a DIP; and WHEREAS, Klickitat County will monitor the degree to which the plan might affect its interests and the Klickitat County Board of County Commissioners shall determine whether to appoint representatives from Klickitat County as voting or ex-officio members on the CA or to leave the seats that are reserved for Klickitat County representatives vacant, and Klickitat County will not be obligated for the payment of any dues until such time that it requests to become a voting member, and then such dues shall only be for the current fiscal year; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements, covenants and promises contained herein, the Parties agree to the following terms: 1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 “Agency” means the CA referred to in the Plan, and created hereby, which is also called the Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency whose members are the Parties hereto.
1.2 “Agency Director” means the person hired by the CA to handle day-to-day
operations. Such person shall be an at-will employee and shall serve at the pleasure of the Agency.
1.3 “County” or “Counties” means Benton, Klickitat and Yakima Counties, indivi-
dually or collectively, and excludes Kittitas County, which has opted out of the planning process.
1.4 “Detailed Implementation Plan” means, per RCWs 90.82.043 and 90.82.048, an
implementation plan that includes the following, where applicable (i.e., in-stream flows were not included within the scope of the Plan):
• Strategies to provide sufficient water for: (a) Production agriculture; (b)
commercial, industrial, and residential use; and (c) in-stream flows. • Timelines to achieve the strategies and interim milestones to measure progress,
which must address the planned future use of existing water rights for municipal water supply purposes, as defined in RCW 90.03.015, that are inchoate, including how these rights will be used to meet the projected future needs identified in the
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watershed plan and how the use of these rights will be addressed when implementing instream flow strategies identified in the watershed plan.
• Clearly defined coordination and oversight responsibilities. • Identification of any needed interlocal agreements, rules, or ordinances; state or
local administrative approvals and permits that must be secured; and specific funding mechanisms. A showing of consultation with other entities planning in the watershed management area to identify and seek to eliminate any activities or policies that are duplicative or inconsistent.
1.5 “Parties” means those entities that are parties to this Intergovernmental
Agreement.
1.6 “Local Governments” means counties, cities, towns, irrigation districts and any other taxing authority.
1.7 “Planning Costs” means (1) the cost of preparing the studies and plans relating to
the preparation of a DIP; (2) the costs of legal, engineering, and other professional services relating to the formation of the CA and resolution of any disputes related thereto; and (3) other costs reasonably related to the planning process initiation, administration, auditing and general project management.
1.8 “Planning and Implementation Process” means the Watershed Plan preparation
and implementation process provided in Chapter 90.82 RCW, the associated public involvement and education process, and activities provided for herein.
1.9 “Planning Unit” means the collective representatives of water resource interests
who, as an autonomous body authorized under Chapter 90.82 RCW, and previously appointed by the Tri-County Water Resource Agency, were tasked with the responsibility to prepare the Plan.
1.10 “State” means the State of Washington and any of its agencies. 1.11 “Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency” means the board of that name
established in Section 8 of this Agreement. 1.12 “SEPA” means the State Environmental Policy Act as codified in Chapter 43.21C
RCW. 1.13 “Water Resources Advisory Committee” or “WRAC” means the Planning Unit.
2. DUTIES OF THE YAKIMA BASIN WATER RESOURCES AGENCY As described in Chapter 8 of the Plan, the CA shall:
2.1 Provide intergovernmental coordination and communication.
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2.2 Receive and administer grants and funds; identify and seek additional funding
sources.
2.3 Support specific plan strategies that have multiple basin-wide benefits.
2.4 Monitor plan implementation and the development of a DIP. 2.5 Serve as Information clearinghouse for agencies and individuals with implementation responsibilities.
2.6 Identify Issues/barriers to be addressed.
2.7 Provide targeted public outreach and coordinate focused outreach as part of implementing basin-wide strategies.
2.8 Prepare annual progress report in coordination with the WRAC.
2.9 Coordinate watershed plan amendments as recommended by the WRAC. 2.10 Provide administrative support to the WRAC, assist in scheduling meetings,
preparing agendas, taking and preparing meeting minutes and other support duties for the WRAC.
2.11 Upon SEPA designation, the Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency shall act as
lead agency for SEPA purposes, develop policies and procedures and take such actions as reasonably necessary to insure compliance with SEPA statutory and regulatory requirements.
3. AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN Plan review for potential amendments shall be conducted annually by the WRAC, with any findings reported to the CA and the Counties. A comprehensive formal re-opening to identify necessary amendments to the Plan shall be conducted every five years by the CA with support from the WRAC. Additionally, the WRAC shall prepare a DIP pursuant to RCW Sections 90.82.043, .048, etc. to be forwarded to the CA and the counties for consideration as a Plan Amendment. All Plan amendments including the adoption of the DIP, shall be approved pursuant to the same process required under RCW 90.82.130 for approval of the original Watershed Management Plan: Yakima River Basin, including public hearings and approval by a joint resolution of the legislative authorities of the participating counties, except that the planning process termination provision in RCW 90.82.130 (2) (b) does not apply.
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4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WRAC As described in the Plan, the WRAC will provide ongoing guidance, stakeholder input, planning, implementation, and advisory functions for the Parties. Other than the responsibilities identified for the WRAC in the Plan, the WRAC shall have no authority not otherwise specifically granted to it by this agreement. The WRAC is tasked under Chapter 90.82 RCW with preparing a DIP as per RCWs 90.82.43 and 90.82.48 and incorporating into the DIP selected implementing provisions and actions of Chapter 8 of the Plan. If, by direction of the CA, the DIP is initially drafted by a contractor, then the WRAC is tasked with reviewing the draft DIP and finalizing it, with any revisions the WRAC deems appropriate, for submittal to the CA and the Counties. Upon joint approval of a DIP by the counties, the WRAC shall convene twice annually unless asked by the Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency to convene more frequently to assess the progress of implementation and identify nascent issues related to implementation.
As presented in Chapter 8 of the Plan, the following are additional specific WRAC responsibilities:
• Submit a DIP to the CA and the Counties per Chapter 90.82 RCW; • Monitor Plan Implementation; • Work with the CA to prepare the annual progress report; • Conduct annual plan review and work with the CA on comprehensive five year
Plan amendments; • Work with the CA and other implementing agencies to identify, frame, and
develop solutions for priority management issues; and • Assist the CA in developing outreach, public involvement and funding strategies
for selected actions that have basin-wide benefits.
5. SUPPORT AND FINANCING FOR PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
5.1 The CA is authorized to apply for and accept grants in the name of the Agency from federal, state, local and private sources, and to distribute grant funds to third parties for the purposes of facilitating the implementation of actions that are recommended in Chapter 8 of the Plan. The CA may utilize existing grant funds and appropriations in the CA’s accounts for the purposes specified herein.
5.2 The Parties shall not be obligated to pay any debts of the CA or the WRAC. CA
costs shall be funded solely through grants and/or annual dues. Dues schedule to be determined by the CA each year. The CA may accept voluntary contributions.
5.3 The CA shall approve annual budgets for its operations. The CA’s fiscal year
shall be January 1 through December 31.
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5.4 The CA shall not acquire real property. Any personal property acquired for use by the CA in the name of the CA shall be sold or equitably divided among the Parties upon termination of this Agreement. If personal property is purchased utilizing State funds, as provided in Chapter 90.82 RCW, then the description of said property, and funds derived from the sale of same, shall be described in the specific grant agreements applicable to said fund sources, as well as in conformity and compliance with State administrative requirements specifically set forth by the funding CA’s policies.
6. REPORTING REQUIREMENT The CA director shall report monthly to the Parties regarding activities during the prior period. Reports may be provided in writing or by oral statement to the Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency Board at the monthly meeting.
7. BOOKS, ACCOUNTS AND PERSONNEL POLICIES
7.1 The CA shall establish a special fund with the Yakima County Treasurer to be designated “Implementation Fund of the Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency”. All sums received by the CA shall be placed in said fund and all sums expended by the CA shall be disbursed from said fund. The Yakima County Treasurer shall be the custodian of the fund, and the Yakima County Auditor shall keep record of the receipts and disbursements, and shall draw and the Yakima County Treasurer shall honor and pay all warrants, which shall be approved before assurance and payment, as directed by the CA. All interests earned on sums placed in the CA’s fund shall accrue to such fund. Reasonable administrative costs incurred by Yakima County in the performance of these duties shall be paid by the CA, provided, the CA is not obligated to pay any such administrative costs in excess of their fair market value.
7.2 The CA shall keep full and complete books of accounts showing the planning
costs incurred in connection with the planning process. The cost of keeping those books shall be considered a planning cost of the CA. An audit of the books shall be performed annually by the Washington State Auditor. The cost of such audit shall be considered a planning cost. More frequent audits, if requested by any of the Parties, shall be charged to the Party making the request.
7.3 The CA director and any other supporting staff hired by the CA shall be
independent contractors or employees of the State of Washington and/or Yakima County and shall be subject to the personnel policies of the applicable CA.
8. YAKIMA BASIN WATER RESOURCE AGENCY BOARD
8.1 There is hereby established a Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency Board to act as the governing body for the CA. All the powers and functions of the CA shall be vested in the Board.
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8.2 The Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency Board shall consist of one
representative from each participating Party appointed by its legislative authority. Each such representative shall be an elected official or the senior manager/administrator for the Party he or she represents and shall have one vote. Each Party shall also designate an official to serve as an alternate with full voting authority when the primary Party representative is not available. A quorum of the Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency Board shall be four (4) members. The Board shall take action by a simple majority plus one affirmative votes from dues paying members in good standing.
8.3 In January of every even numbered year, the Board shall elect a chairman and
vice-chairman, each to serve a two-year term. The chairman, or in his/her absence the vice-chairman, shall conduct meetings and such other business as authorized by the Board.
8.4 Parties may withdraw from the CA and the Board by providing thirty days written
notice to the CA director or the chairman, or by announcing a withdrawal, effective in 30 days, at a public meeting of the Board. This Intergovernmental Agreement shall remain valid and in full force and effect and the CA shall continue to serve as the coordinating agency for the watershed planning and implementation process despite any such withdrawal by one or more Parties.
8.5 If one or more Parties withdraw from the CA thus causing the Board to lack a
quorum for meeting purposes, as defined in paragraph 8.2, the remaining Board members in attendance shall constitute a quorum for purposes of transacting business at that meeting, provided, no business may be conducted that was not listed on the Board’s agenda for that particular meeting. The Board shall reexamine and if necessary revise the quorum requirement stated in paragraph 8.2 if two or more Parties withdraw from the CA.
9. AGENCY AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The CA shall work in cooperation with the Yakama Nation, state and federal agencies, and local governments. Public participation, through public hearings as well as other opportunities, shall be provided by the CA as part of its management of the planning process. 10. PROTECTION OF EXISTING RIGHTS The Plan and its implementation authorized by Chapter 90.82 RCW and this Agreement shall not contain any provisions or result in actions that are in conflict with existing state statutes, federal laws, tribal treaty rights or local government ordinances. The Plan and implementation envisioned by this Agreement is intended to have prospective application only, and to serve as a guide for future planning decisions concerning Yakima River Basin water resource allocation and protection by the Parties, state and federal agencies, and local government.
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11. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes an exercise of the Parties’ authority as provided under Chapter 39.34 RCW, the Interlocal Cooperation Act. A copy of this Agreement and the resolutions from each of the Parties authorizing the execution hereto shall be filed with the county auditor of each County, the State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, and the Secretary of State. 12. EFFECTIVE DATE/TERM OF AGREEMENT
12.1 This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by all signatories hereto.
12.2 This Agreement shall automatically terminate at such time as: a) the Board determines that the CA does not have sufficient funds necessary to meet current planning costs, unless the Parties each agree to contribute funding necessary to meet planning costs for the current fiscal year, or b) all of the Parties have withdrawn in accordance with the procedures set forth herein.
12.3 This Agreement shall continue, through participating Parties, unless earlier
terminated by operation of Section 12.2, or at any time upon written agreement of the Parties. Individual Parties may withdraw from this agreement without affecting the continuation of this agreement.
13. GENERAL PROVISIONS
13.1 Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, all of which shall constitute one Agreement. The execution of one counterpart by any party hereto shall not constitute an amendment or require re-execution by the parties, and shall have the same force and effect as if the party had signed all counterparts. Upon execution of this Agreement in counterpart, a duplicate signature page shall be provided to each other party previously a signatory to the Agreement, without need for further execution or ratification by any other party.
13.2 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application
thereof to any person or circumstances, shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. Further, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith regarding amendments to this Agreement that would, to the maximum extent possible, effectuate the intent of any provision determined to be invalid or unenforceable.
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13.3 Sovereign Immunity. Nothing in this Agreement should be interpreted as a waiver of sovereign immunity by any party.
13.4 Retained Authority. There is no ceding of any jurisdictional and/or
regulatory authority of any participating government hereto. Actions taken by any participating government are done on a voluntary basis only.
13.5 No Third-Party Beneficiary. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create any
rights in any entity not a party to this Agreement nor shall any entity be considered a third party beneficiary to this Agreement.
13.6 No Public Official Liability. No provision of this Agreement nor any authority
granted by this Agreement is intended to create or result in any personal liability for any public official or agent of a party, nor shall any provision or provisions of this Agreement be construed to create any such liability.
13.7 Construction. This Agreement has been freely and fairly negotiated by the Parties
hereto and has been reviewed and discussed by legal counsel for each of the Parties, each of whom has had the full opportunity to modify the draftsmanship hereof and, therefore, the terms of this Agreement shall be construed and interpreted without any presumption of other rule requiring constructional interpretation against the party causing the drafting of the Agreement.
13.8 Assignment. The obligations herein may not be assigned without the written
consent of the other Parties.
13.9 Complete Agreement. This Agreement contains the complete statement of the understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. There are no other representations, agreements, or understandings, oral or written, by the Parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement that are not fully expressed in this Agreement. Each Party acknowledges and represents to the other Parties that it is executing this Agreement solely in reliance upon its own judgment and knowledge and that it is not executing this Agreement based upon the representation or covenant of any other Party, or anyone acting on such other Party’s behalf, except as expressly stated herein. Any modifications or amendments to this Agreement shall be approved in writing by all Parties.
13.10 Amendment. This Agreement may be modified or amended at any time with the
written consent of all signatory parties to the Agreement at the time of the modification or amendment.
13.11 Indemnification.
13.11.1 In no event shall the Parties, through participation in this Agreement, be liable to the Agency for any act or failure to act under the provisions of this Agreement. The Parties shall have no duties except those that
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are expressly set forth herein. The Parties shall in no event be required to save harmless, defend or indemnify the Agency for any act or failure to act under the provisions of this Agreement, except as otherwise provided by separate agreement. The Agency shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend each and every Party to this Agreement, including but not limited to each of the Parties’ officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives, from any and all claims, including reasonable attorney’s fees, which arise out of the Agency’s actions in furtherance of this Agreement. Nothing precludes the Agency from contracting for such indemnification; provided, a failure to provide indemnification by such a contractor does not excuse the Agency’s obligation under this Section.
13.11.2 Each Party hereto agrees to be responsible and assume liability for its own negligent acts or omissions, or those of its officers, agents, or employees to the fullest extent required by law, and agrees to save, indemnify, defend and hold the other Parties harmless from all costs, fees, claims, judgments and/or award of damages resulting from any such liability. In the case of negligence of more than one Party, any damages allowed shall be levied in proportion to the percentage of negligence attributable to each Party, and each Party shall have the right to seek contribution for costs, fees, claims, judgments and/or damages from the other Party in proportion to the percentage of negligence attributable to the other Party.
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Approved as to form: BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Ryan Brown, Prosecuting Attorney Max Benitz, Chairman Date
ATTEST:
Leo Bowman, Commissioner Date
Clerk of the Board Claude Oliver, Commissioner Date
Approved as to form: KLICKITAT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Ray Thayer, Chairman Date
ATTEST:
Joan Frey, Commissioner Date
Clerk of the Board Donald G. Struck, Commissioner Date
Approved as to form: YAKIMA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Jesse Palacios, Chairman Date
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ATTEST:
Mike Leita, Commissioner Date
Clerk of the Board Ron Gamache, Commissioner Date
ATTEST: CITY OF YAKIMA
City Clerk R. A. Zais, Jr. Date
Contract No. _______ City Manager
Resolution R-2006-____
ATTEST: CITY OF ELLENSBURG
City Clerk Mayor Date
Contract No. ______
ROZA IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Management Consultant Date
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SUNNYSIDE VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Manager Date
YAKIMA-TIETON IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Manager Date
ADDENDUM TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR THE YAKIMA BASIN WATER RESOURCES AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Yakima Basis Water Resources Agency (hereinafter “Agreement”) was approved in multiple parts with each party to sign its own copy of the Agreement, and that Benton County, a signatory, thereafter required changes to the Agreement, and: WHEREAS, paragraph 13.9 of the Agreement provides that “[a]ny modifications or amendments to this Agreement shall be approved in writing by all Parties,” and: WHEREAS, the signatories to the Agreement wish to make the final agreement signed by all the parties conform in form and substance. IT IS HEREBY AGREED that the following changes will be made to the Agreement:
1. The phrase “City of Ellensburg” will be deleted from page 1 of 14, Para. 1 at the fourth line;
2. That page 9 of 14, Section 12.1, line 1 the term “signatories” be changed to “parties;”
3. That on Page 13 of 14, on the signature page, delete the phrase “Attest: CITY OF ELLENSBURG.”
Approved as to form: BENTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Ryan Brown, Prosecuting Attorney Max Benitz, Chairman Date
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Board
Approved as to form: KLICKITAT COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
Ray Thayer, Chairman Date
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Board
Approved as to form: YAKIMA COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
Jesse Palacios, Chairman Date
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Board
ATTEST: CITY OF YAKIMA
City Clerk R. A. Zais, Jr. Date
Contract No. _______ City Manager
Resolution R-2006-____
ROZA IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Management Consultant
Date
SUNNYSIDE VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Manager
Date
YAKIMA-TIETON IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Manager
Date
WRAC Letter 04-06-07
YAKIMA BASIN WATER RESOURCES AGENCY
2301 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, Washington 98902
Phone: 509.574.2650 Fax: 509.574.2651 [email protected]
******************************************************************************************** April 6, 2007 RE: Yakima Basin Water Resource Advisory Committee (WRAC) Membership Dear In January 2003, the Watershed Management Plan for the Yakima River Basin was completed. The Plan was approved for WRIAs 37 and 38 in 2006. Now, the formal implementation phase of the plan is being organized through the development of a Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP). The former Steering Committee has been working to direct this effort. According to the approved Plan, the group tasked with providing ongoing guidance, stakeholder input, planning, implementation, advisory and preliminary approval functions is the Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC). Preliminary work on the DIP has begun. The next task is to formally establish the WRAC and begin reviewing and overseeing the development and approval of the DIP. You are invited to participate in this important work that will help coordinate the diverse water supply, water quality and habitat needs and uses in the Yakima River Basin. Some of the work can be carried out on-line through review of materials. Meetings will be called as needed to hear presentations by implementing agencies about actions and projects they are undertaking and planning. Please join us for our first meeting on Monday, March 23, at 7:00 PM at the Zillah Civic Center. Sincerely, Jim Milton, Director Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency
WRAC application updated 1/4/07
Water Resources Advisory Committee Membership Form
In order to establish a procedure for consensus decision-making, it is important to clearly identify your membership status on the Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC). Please take a moment to fill out this form and mail it to
Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902.
Part of the work of the WRAC may be able to be done on-line. Meetings will be held as needed. Procedures have been proposed that may include attendance requirements for WRAC meetings. Therefore, it would be helpful for you to designate an alternate in case you cannot attend some meetings.
Primary representative: Name Address Phone Fax E-mail Alternate representative: Name Address Phone Fax E-mail Please answer questions only from Section I OR Section II below.
Section I. Persons who do not officially represent an organization or unit of government
Please check the appropriate statement:
I will be a full, decision-making member for developing a Detailed Implementation Plan for watershed management in the Yakima Basin.
I will be an observer and/or resource, but do not wish to have a formal decision-making role. (Note: you will still receive all communications and meeting notices.)
Section II. Persons officially authorized to represent an organization or unit of government
Please indicate the organization or unit of government you represent:
(continues on back)
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Please check any of the appropriate statements below:
My organization will be a full, decision-making member for developing a Detailed Implementation Plan for watershed management in the Yakima Basin.
My organization will be an observer and/or resource, but does not wish to have a formal decision making role. (Note: you will still receive all communications and meeting notices.) My organization is a unit of government.
Applicant’s Signature For organizations or units of government that wish to have a decision-making role, please indicate the appropriate elected official(s) or senior manager who has designated you to represent your organization. In order to officially represent an organization, you must provide authorization from that person(s) within 60 days. I authorize to make decisions as my representative on the WRAC Name
Signature
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Date .
Organizational/ Operational Procedures Approved 04-23-2007
ORGANIZATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
DETAILED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN / YAKIMA BASIN WATERSHED PLAN
In any large and diverse organization, it is important to develop "ground rules" that allow for fair representation and productive activities. This document provides summary of some of the organizational and operational procedures for the Yakima Basin Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC). It is intended to be used as a discussion paper among WRAC members as they develop the most effective and efficient approach to planning. These procedures are intended to apply equally to the WRAC as a whole, and to its respective committees.
I. Membership Procedures The Watershed Management Act charged the "Initiating Governments," formerly represented by Tri-County Water Resources Agency, with establishing the membership of the Planning Unit. Under Phase 4 Implementation, the initiating governments are represented by the Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency (YBWRA) Board, which must establish, convene, and organize the WRAC. The Board opted to issue an open invitation for membership on the WRAC. The WRAC itself is the body that develops and approves the watershed plan amendment or Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) to be sent to the Boards of County Commissioners for final approval.
RCW 90.82 requires that plan approval be by consensus of the Planning Unit or consensus of among the members representing units of governments, and a simple majority vote of the remaining members. The Watershed Management Act requires a balanced membership on the WRAC. For both of these reasons, it is important to create a membership roster that clearly indicates which members are designated as representing units of government, as well as some indication of the "balance" among interests
The following procedures are recommended for the formal WRAC roster: A. Members and Their Representatives
At the start of Phase 4 Implementation, a review was made of the former Planning Unit members. Contacts were made inviting future participation. Representatives of Group A water systems were contacted to determine their interest in membership on the WRAC. Membership on the WRAC will continue to be open subject to approval by the Board.
The WRAC may include both governmental organizations and individual citizens as members. Any organization that is a member of the WRAC
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may be represented by a primary representative and an alternate representative.
Individual members may also designate an alternate. The Steering Committee, on behalf of the WRAC, will maintain a membership roster, which clearly distinguishes between members (e.g. an organization), and their representatives (i.e. an individual appointed to represent an organization).
B. Membership Categories and Observer / Resource Participants
1. Members Representing Units of Government
The law does not define units of government. For the purposes of the WRAC, units of government will include all those types of governments that are listed in the law as potential "initiating governments." This includes counties, cities, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water and sewer districts, public utility districts and other public entities designated "utilities” (90.82.060 RCW). In addition, units of government include related state agencies, conservation districts, and Washington State University. Federal agencies or bureaus may be units of government with a formal agreement with the WRAC approved by the YBWRA Board, or they may be observer/resource participants (see below) In the case of local governments, multiple departments or divisions within a single organization (e.g. different departments of one county or one city) will not be counted as multiple members. Instead, the organization (e.g. county or city) shall designate one person as the primary representative and one person as the alternate representative. A person may also attend as a nongovernmental member of the WRAC; any other persons attending on behalf of the organization will be deemed an observer / resource participant. Attached is a list of agencies/entities considered by the WRAC as units of government. In order to represent a unit of government on the WRAC, an individual must provide written documentation that he/she has been appointed by the organization's senior management or elected decision-makers to represent the organization (note: this does not apply to individual or observer / resource participants, described below)
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2. Individual Members
Members of the WRAC that do not meet the definition under units of government above shall be individual members. This includes members who represent themselves or other citizens, interest groups, etc., and employees of units of government who are members of the WRAC but were not designated by their organizations as official representatives. Individual members have voting privileges.
3. Observer / Resource Participants (Non-voting members)
Observer / resource participants will be included on the WRAC to encourage participation by organizations that do not wish to play a decision-making role with respect to the Watershed Management Plan (Plan) or the Detailed Implementation Plan or make other commitments through the planning process. For example, government agencies whose role in the basin is primarily one of providing technical assistance may wish to consider taking on the status of observer / resource participant.
Observer/resource participants will be included in all communications to WRAC members, may serve on committees of the WRAC, including chairing such committees, and may offer advice to committees and members of the WRAC. However, observer / resource participants may not take part in decision-making by the WRAC or its respective committees, whether by consensus or voting processes.
C. Participation / Self Regulated
In order to ensure the voting members of the WRAC are full participants in critical deliberations and to ensure that those who approve the Plan or DIP are fully informed of the contents and the reasons for the contents, it is necessary for members to attend and participate in meetings. Therefore, voting members should be limited to active participants and members who do not regularly attend meetings should be considered non-voting, observer / resource participants.
II. Voting or Consensus Procedures
According to the terms of the Watershed Management Act (RCW 90.82.130) the WRAC “may approve the proposal by consensus of all of the members of the (WRAC) or by consensus among the members of the (WRAC) appointed to represent units of government and a majority vote of the nongovernmental members of the (WRAC).” The IGA specifies, “All plan amendments, including
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the adoption of the DIP, shall be approved pursuant to the same process required under RCW 90.82.130 for approval of the original Watershed Management Plan.” However, there may be circumstances in which the WRAC or a committee, by consensus, chooses to delegate some types of decisions to another type of process. For decision-making by the full WRAC, a quorum is defined as 60% of the governmental and 60% of the individual WRAC members considered active on the roster at the time the meeting is held (Observer/Resource Participants are not counted in establishing a quorum.)
For decision-making by any committee of the WRAC, each committee shall determine what constitutes a quorum, subject to approval by the WRAC.
Decision procedures are defined as follows: Consensus: Every member present affirms that they either support the proposed action or that they do not oppose it. Members opposing a
proposed action should specify their reasons for opposing in order to address problem issues and work toward consensus
Majority: More than half of the members present affirm that they support the proposed action
Whether consensus or some other form of decision - making is used, each member is allowed a single vote in the decision-making process of the WRAC and its respective committees. In all decision-making procedures, the member shall be represented by the primary representative, if present, or by the alternate if the primary representative is not present. Individual members must be present in order to vote. III. Discussion Procedures Each Committee of the WRAC shall select a Chair and Vice-Chair. Meetings of each committee shall be led by the Chair or Vice-Chair. Meetings of the full WRAC shall be led by the Chair or Vice-Chair of the Steering Committee. In general, the WRAC and committees will use an informal approach to foster free and frank discussion.
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Units of Government: Counties Cities Irrigation Districts Sewer Districts Water Districts Conservation Districts Washington State University Health Districts State Agencies (as part of the State Caucus*) Federal Agencies (with approved partnership agreements)
*The State Caucus is made up of participating state “resource” agencies. The Caucus is led by the Department of Ecology as designated by the initiating governments at the beginning of the planning process. The state caucus must cast one “caucus” vote.
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ROLES AND DUTIES OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE (per Planning Unit Organizational Procedures)
The Steering Committee was initially appointed by county governments to include four members per county representing counties, cities, irrigation districts and environmental interests. Subsequent appointments to the Steering Committee are by recommendation of the WRAC to the YBWRA Board.
• Meet regularly with the chairs of the WRAC committees and consultant, as appropriate, to monitor the progress and direction of the Plan/DIP. Facilitate communication among the committees and between the committees and the WRAC, including review of draft products
• Determine the need for, create an agenda, and schedule meetings of the WRAC
as a whole. The Chair or Vice-Chair of the steering committee will conduct WRAC meetings
• At the direction of the WRAC, develop the scope of work and prepare
applications for planning grants to Ecology and other funding sources and submit such applications through the YBWRA as lead agency for the planning/ DIP process
• Submit recommendations of the WRAC to the YBWRA for appointment of
additional members to the WRAC
• Serve as point of contact with state, federal and other agencies and interests on matters common to the planning process
• Assume the coordination for planning activities common to the planning /
implementation process, such as public participation and outreach and data management
• Facilitate, coordinate and integrate external and internal activities of the WRAC
and its committees
• And other duties as assigned by the WRAC
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ROLES AND DUTIES OF THE YAKIMA BASIN WATER RESOURCES AGENCY
(per Intergovernmental Agreement)
• Provide intergovernmental coordination and communication • Receive and administer grants and funds; identify and seek additional funding
sources
• Support specific plan strategies that have multiple, basin-wide benefits
• Monitor plan implementation and the development of a DIP
• Serve as information clearinghouse for agencies and individuals with implementation responsibilities
• Identify issues/barriers to be addressed
• Provide targeted public outreach and coordinate focused outreach as part of
implementing basin-wide strategies
• Prepare annual progress report in coordination with the WRAC
• Coordinate watershed plan amendments as recommended by the WRAC
• Provide administrative support to the WRAC, assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking and preparing meeting minutes, and other support duties for the WRAC
• Upon SEPA designation, the YBWRA shall act as lead agency for SEPA
purposes, develop policies and procedures and take such actions as are reasonably necessary to insure compliance with SEPA statutory and regulatory requirements
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Organizational/ Operational Procedures Approved 04-23-2007
ROLES AND DUTIES OF THE WRAC (per Intergovernmental Agreement
• As described in the Plan, provide ongoing guidance, stakeholder input, planning, implementation, and advisory functions for the Parties. Other than the responsibilities identified for the WRAC in the Plan, the WRAC shall have no authority not otherwise specifically granted to it by this agreement
• The WRAC is tasked under Chapter 90.82 RCW with preparing a DIP as per
RCWs 90.82.43 and 90.82.48 and incorporating into the DIP selected implementing provisions and actions of Chapter 8 of the Plan. If, by direction of the CA, the DIP is initially drafted by a contractor, then the WRAC is tasked with reviewing the draft DIP and finalizing it, with any revisions the WRAC deems appropriate, for submittal to the CA and the Counties
• Upon joint approval of a DIP by the Counties, the WRAC shall convene twice
annually, unless asked by the YBWRA to convene more frequently, to assess the progress of implementation and identify nascent issues related to implementation
• As presented in Chapter 8 of the Plan, the following are additional specific
WRAC responsibilities:
o Submit a DIP to the CA and the Counties per Chapter 90.82 RCW
o Monitor plan implementation
o Work with the CA to prepare the annual progress report
o Conduct annual plan review and work with the CA on comprehensive, five-year plan amendments
o Work with the CA and other implementing agencies to identify, frame,
and develop solutions for priority management issues, and
o Assist the CA in developing outreach, public involvement and funding strategies for selected actions that have basin-wide benefits
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Nov. 2006 1
Agency Brief Description Parameters Frequency Number of sites LocationsBenton Conservation District
Evaluate temperature in the Yakima R. before planting riparian buffer.
Temperature Continuous for unknown duration this spring.
Unknown. Yakima R. adjacent to Horn Rapids Park.
Assist USGS, SYCD w/ Eutrophication Study.
Kennewick Irrigation District
Ambient Turbidity, NO3+2, DO, pH, specific conductance, temperature.
Monthly. 4 canal sites Kennewick Irrigation District canal.
NPDES compliance. Acrolein, copper sulfate During treatment. 2 discharge pts. Amon Ck Wasteway (spills to Yakima R.) and Hover (spills to Columbia R.).
Kittitas County Conservation District
Baseline and effectiveness monitoring in the Teanaway Basin, in support of the Upper Yakima Suspended Sediment, Turbidity and Organochlorine Pesticide TMDL.
TSS, turbidity, temperature
Temperature, continuous from at least June thru Sept. Turbidity and TSS: biweekly April-June and monthly from July onwards.
10 temperature, 11 sediment sites.
Teanaway tributaries and mainstem.
Kittitas County Water Purveyors
Compliance with Upper Yakima TSS TMDL
TSS, Q, turbidity, temperature
Turbidity weekly and continuously. TSS & Q bi-weekly. Turbidity monitors deployed March to as late as possible.
11 turbidity (discrete sampling) & TSS sites. 5 Q sites. 5 turbidity continuous monitor sites.
TSS TMDL sites: Yakima R. tribs (irrigation return drains and creeks). Continuous turbidity monitors: Wipple Wasteway, Naneum Ck at Fiorito, Cherry Ck above Whipple WW, Wilson Ck.
Baseline temperature data to prepare for future TMDLs.
Temperature Temperature loggers deployed April-October.
80 temperature loggers.
Yakima R. mainstem and tribs.
Kittitas Reclamation District
NPDES permit compliance. Acrolein, xylene, copper sulfate
During treatment. Generally one or more waterways are treated each week from late May to early September.
Up to 18 sites. From 1 to 12 sites sampled in any given week.
Irrigation return drains and canals which discharge into creeks and the Yakima R. at 18 locations.
North Yakima Conservation District
Evaluate water quality for salmonid suitability.
Temperature, DO, pH, specific conductance, salinity, turbidity, NO3+2, TP, fecal coliform, total coliform, and e. coli.
Twice monthly, except continuous temperature monitors.
12 Taylor Ditch (Yakima R. trib).
Water Quality Monitoring Activities in 2006 in the Yakima Basin
See USGS-Portland.
Nov. 2006 2
Agency Brief Description Parameters Frequency Number of sites LocationsRoza-Sunnyside Board of Joint Control
Long-term monitoring of major canal diversions and mouths of major irrigation return drains.
Q, Turbidity, TSS, TP, TKN, NH3 if TKN > 1 mg/L, NO3+2, fecal coliform, e. coli (Granger Drain only), DO, pH, and specific conductance. Temperature (grab and continuous).
Every other week during irrigation season, except weekly at Granger Drain. Monthly during non-irrigation season.
6 discrete plus 22 temperature sites.
Discrete sampling in Granger Drain, Sulphur Creek Wasteway, Spring Creek, Snipes Creek, Roza Diversion, and Sunnyside Canal Diversion. Temperature loggers at several sites in the drains.
Artificial wetlands treatment effectiveness.
Turbidity, TSS, TP, TKN, NO3+2, fecal coliform, Q, DO, pH, temperature, and specific conductance.
Every other week 4: one in the drain leading to the wetland, 3 in the wetland.
RSBOJC wetland on DR 25.
NPDES permit compliance. Acrolein During treatment. Generally one or more waterways are treated each week from late May to early September.
From 1 to 30 sites sampled in any given week.
Irrigation return drains and canals which discharge into the Yakima R.
South Yakima Conservation District
Lower Yakima River Eutrophication Study
US Bureau of Reclamation
Ambient Temperature, Q Real-time 21 temp, 29 stream Q, 14 canal Q
Keechelus to Prosser. Bumping/Tieton tomouth of Naches.
Model development Temperature Daily ± 12 8 mainstem -Swauk to Granger. Big, Satus, Toppenish, Teanaway.
Sediment Seasonal 10 to 12 Easton to Grandview.USFS-Naches Ranger District
Ambient Temperature Continuous June-October 25 to 50 sites Mainstem and tributaries upper Naches Basin.
Forest plan compliance, in cooperation with the Yakama Nation.
Fine sediment in spawning gravels
Late summer annually 8-10 reaches Little Naches Basin, South Fork Tieton River.
USGS-Pasco Long-term flow monitoring. Q Every 6-8 weeks. 4 sites are real-time.
6 American R. nr confluence with Bumping Lake, Ahtanum Ck nr mouth, and Yakima R. at Umtanum, Union Gap, Mabton, and Kiona.
Assist with special projects.
See USGS-Portland.
See USGS-Tacoma.
Nov. 2006 3
Agency Brief Description Parameters Frequency Number of sites LocationsUSGS-Portland Lower Yakima River
Eutrophication StudyContinuous: DO, pH, temperature, specific conductance, and turbidity. Discrete: TP, OP, NO3+2, TKN, ammonia, chlorophyll a , ash-free dry mass, photosynthetically-available radiation, macrophyte biomass.
Continuous: every 15 minutes. Discrete: intermittent.
2 continuous monitor sites. 5 nutrient sites.
Continous monitors at Kiona and near Zillah. Nutrient and other sampling throughout Kiona and Zillah reaches.
USGS-Tacoma NAWQA water quality monitoring Suspended sediment, chlorides and sulfates, nutrients, pesticides.
6 times per year 1 site Yakima River at Kiona.
Develop temperature model for Yakima and Naches rivers.
Temperature, Q Continuous: 30 minute intervals.
14 temperature monitoring sites, 4 temp. and stage monitoring sites.
Gold Creek nr Hyak, Box Canyon Ck, Tieton R. nr. mouth, Naches R.at Cowiche Diversion Dam, Cowiche Ck nr mouth, Wide Hollow Ck nr mouth, Yakima R.at Union Gap,Yakima R. at Wapato Wells, Lateral 1 nr. Wapato, E.Toppenish Drain nr.Toppenish, Sub Drain #35 at Connie Rd., Marion Drain at Indian Church Rd., Toppenish Ck. at Indain Church Rd., Coulee Drain at Satus Rd., Satus Ck nr. Satus, South Drain at Hwy. 22, DID #7at Green Valley Rd., Satus Drain 303 and Mabton Wasteway.
Wapato Irrigation Project (Bureau of Indian Affairs)
Long-term monitoring of major irrigation return drains.
TSS, turbidity, NO3+2, TKN, NH3, TP, fecal coliform, e. coli.
Monthly or every other week during irrigation season.
8 Marion Drain, Sub Drain 35 @ Connie Rd, Parton Drain, Sub Drain 93, E. Toppenish Drain, Sub Drain 35, Mud Lake Drain, main canal diversion.
Washington Dept. of Ecology
Long-term monitoring Conductivity, fecal coliform, flow, NH3, NO3+2, OP, TP, DO, pH, temperature, barometric pressure, TSS, TPN, turbidity.
Monthly. 3 Yakima R. near Cle Elum, at Nob Hill, and at Kiona.
Nov. 2006 4
Agency Brief Description Parameters Frequency Number of sites LocationsWashington Dept. of Ecology (continued)
Yakima Tributaries Fecal Coliform Bacteria TMDL Assessment
Fecal coliform, TSS, turbidity, chloride, Q, e.coli , %KES (Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Serratia), pH, DO, conductivity, temperature, time-of-travel.
Monthly or twice monthly at fixed stations plus approx. 8 synoptics over 2 years, incl. 2 stormwater events.
28 Ahtanum Ck, Wide Hollow Ck, Moxee Drain.
Effectiveness monitoring for the Upper Yakima Suspended Sediment, Turbidity and Organochlorine Pesticide TMDL.
Turbidity, TSS, total volatile solids.
Every other week during irrigation season. Concurrent sampling monthly w/ KRD and KCCD at Manashtash Ck.
6 Manashtash Ck, Naneum Ck, (background sites) and Yakima R. at Cle Elum, Umtanum Rd, near mouth of Umtanum Ck, and at Harrison Rd bridge.
Pesticide monitoring in conjunction with Washington Dept. of Agriculture.
51 pesticides and degradates, incl. DDT, azinphos methyl, carbaryl, chlorpyrifos, diazinon, disulfoton, and malathion. Q at Marion Drain and Spring Ck.
Weekly, March thru Oct. 4 Marion Drain, Sulphur Creek Wasteway, Spring Ck (2 sites).
Lower Yakima River TSS & DDT effectiveness monitoring
DDT, metabolites, dieldrin, endosulfan, PCBs, fish tissue
One-time 400 fish (Mtn Whitefish, sucker, small mouth bass)
Keechulus & Kachees reservoir, YR at 4 sites (below Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Naches R, Cowiche Ck) and in 3 reaches (Wapato, Sunnyside, Kiona).
Yakama Nation Long-term monitoring of major irrigation return drains.
TSS, turbidity, NO3+2, TKN, ammonia, TP,fecal coliform, e. coli.
Monthly or every other week during irrigation season.
10 Satus Drain 303, Satus Drain 302, Spillway Drain 2, Satus South Drain, Satus North Drain, Satus Ck @ Diversion Dam, Satus Canal Diversion nr Fish Screen, Satus Ck @ Gaging Station, Lower Toppenish Ck, Coulee Drain.
Notes: DO dissolved oxygen, TP total phosphorus, OP ortho phosphate, TKN total Kjeldahl nitrogen, NO3+2 nitrate+nitrite, NH3 ammonia, TSS total suspended solids, Q discharge. Temperature = water temperature.
ID Number WS Name County Group Type Status WS Effective # Active Sources Connections Population Permit
Color* 00431 HI VALLEY VIEW YAKIMA A Comm Act 2/1/1979 1 19 67 Green
01608 ALLAN BROS WAREHOUSE YAKIMA A NTNC Act 1/1/1979 1 1 Blue
01985 AMERICAN LEGION YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 2 Blue
02351 SUNNYVIEW PARK YAKIMA A TNC Act 6/3/1993 1 2 Blue
02873 G & G ORCHARD YAKIMA A TNC Act 11/12/1993 1 2 3 Blue
03386 EL RINCON RESTAURANT YAKIMA A TNC Act 5/10/1994 1 1 Green
03594 RCs Restaurant YAKIMA A TNC Act 4/28/2004 1 1 Blue
03698 GROMORE TRADING COMPANY YAKIMA A TNC Act 8/9/1994 1 1 Green
03839 GOOSE PRAIRIE INN YAKIMA A TNC Act 9/21/1994 1 1 Green
03939 RIMROCK SOUTH WATER ASSOCIATION YAKIMA A TNC Act 10/28/1994 1 25 Green
04136 COUNTRY PLACE MARKET YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/10/1995 1 1 Green
04157 TEDDY BEAR CORNER YAKIMA A NTNC Act 1/25/1995 1 5 Green
04302 EATON HILL WINERY WELL YAKIMA A TNC Act 2/24/1995 1 3 1 Green
04316 COWICHE WATER ASSOCIATION YAKIMA A Comm Act 3/7/1995 1 18 48 Green
04410 BORTON & SONS INC YAKIMA A NTNC Act 1/1/1970 2 4 10 Blue
04455 Stars Child Care Learning Center YAKIMA A NTNC Act 5/2/1995 1 1 Green
04513 NILE VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH YAKIMA A TNC Act 5/25/1995 1 2 2 Green
04694 MT ADAMS COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES YAKIMA A Comm Act 8/2/1995 2 12 28 Green
04776 USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE YAKIMA A NTNC Act 9/19/1995 1 1 Blue
05885 BERTSCH SUBDIVISION WATER ASSN YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 34 100 Green
06029 YAK CO - TERRACE HEIGHTS YAKIMA A Comm Act 2/1/1981 6 1,369 3,602 Green
06287 FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH YAKIMA A TNC Act 11/25/1997 1 2 4 Green
06673 HIGHLAND QUICK STOP YAKIMA A TNC Act 5/4/2005 1 1 Green
06872 DBA TROUT MEADOWS YAKIMA A TNC Act 11/18/1998 1 25 5 Blue
07168 COUNTRY FOODS USA YAKIMA A TNC Act 7/22/2003 1 1 Green
07402 INABA FARMS/PEPPERFIELD VILLAGE YAKIMA A TNC Act 9/10/1999 1 4 Green
07406 UCA/YAKIMA FIELD OFFICE COMPLEX YAKIMA A NTNC Act 9/14/1999 1 10 Blue
08242 CLEAR LAKE GRACE BRETHREN CAMP INC YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 6 2 Blue
ID Number WS Name County Group Type Status WS Effective # Active Sources Connections Population Permit
Color* 08364 BRIDLE MOOR WATER ASSOCIATION YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 17 44 Green
08371 RICHARDSON WATER COMPANY YAKIMA A Comm Act 8/1/1981 2 144 185 Green
08815 BROWN TAYLOR WATER CO INC YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 26 45 Green
09570 BURMAN ACRES WATER YAKIMA A Comm Act 7/1/1978 1 23 92 Green
10100 BUTTERFIELD WATER COMPANY YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 36 108 Green
11625 CASCADIA PARK WATER COMPANY YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 31 93 Green
12239 CHARLENE HEIGHTS WELL CO YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 12 30 Green
12384 CHELMINAR SUMMER HOME ASSN YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 2 2 Blue
14540 CONGDON ORCHARDS INC YAKIMA A Comm Act 7/1/1978 1 10 25 Green
14572 ALPS MOBILE HOME PARK YAKIMA A Comm Act 11/1/1982 1 60 150 Green
15501 COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES HOA YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 37 70 Green
15514 COUNTRY MOBILE ESTATES YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 64 180 Green
15636 COWICHE COMMUNITY WELL YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 9 10 Blue
16242 YAK CO - CREWPORT YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 48 192 Green
18620 CLIFFDELL SUMMER HOMES ASSN YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 29 6 Blue
20030 DRUSE WATER ASSOCIATION YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 12 32 Green
20816 EAGLE ROCK RESORT YAKIMA A TNC Act 11/21/2002 1 14 2 Blue
21450 EAST RIDGE PARK WATER CO YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 64 150 Green
21728 EAST VALLEY MARKET YAKIMA A TNC Act 7/1/1978 1 1 Blue
21740 EAST VALLEY MOBILE RANCH YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 62 114 Green
22418 EDGEWATER CAMP YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 14 14 Blue
22596 EL CORRAL MOTEL YAKIMA A TNC Act 7/1/1978 1 18 3 Blue
25032 FIFE BSA CAMP YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 2 34 1 Blue
25726 FLYING H YOUTH RANCH YAKIMA A NTNC Act 1/1/1970 1 8 16 Green
26445 CARRIAGE HILL ESTATES YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 83 200 Green
ID Number WS Name County Group Type Status WS Effective # Active Sources Connections Population Permit
Color* 27112 PACE INTERNATIONAL YAKIMA A NTNC Act 1/1/1979 1 5 Blue
27550 CAMP GHORMLEY YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 3 16 10 Blue
27828 GLEED MOBILE ESTATES YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 36 75 Green
28376 Gold Creek Station YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 4 5 Blue
28970 GRANDVIEW, CITY OF YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 11 2,621 8,700 Green
29000 GRANGER WATER DEPARTMENT YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 603 2,835 Green
29450 GREEN MEADOWS SUBDIVISION YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 14 32 Green
29597 GREEN VALLEY ESTATES WATER ASSN YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 15 60 Green
31400 HARRAH WATER SYSTEM YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 174 550 Blue
31495 HART CREEK SUMMER HOMES YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 57 2 Green
32745 HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL YAKIMA A NTNC Act 1/1/1970 1 2 Blue
33260 HILLSIDE PARK ADDITION YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1979 1 14 45 Green
34301 YAK CO - BUENA WATER SYSTEM YAKIMA A Comm Act 7/1/1986 3 211 800 Blue
35725 NC MACHINERY CO YAKIMA A NTNC Act 7/1/1978 1 1 Green
37620 KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 99 30 Green
38280 KERSHAW FRUIT COMPANY YAKIMA A NTNC Act 7/1/1978 1 1 Blue
42948 WHISPERING PINES YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 65 100 Green
43282 KWIK LOK CORPORATION YAKIMA A NTNC Act 7/1/1978 1 1 Blue
46219 LAURA LEE MOBILE HOME PARK YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 48 72 Green
ID Number WS Name County Group Type Status WS Effective # Active Sources Connections Population Permit
Color*
47820 LOMBARD LOOP WATER ASSOCIATION YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 70 180 Green
49650 MABTON, CITY OF YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 671 2,045 Green
51560 MARCUS WHITMAN SCHOOL YAKIMA A NTNC Act 1/1/1970 1 1 Blue
51899 MARYS GARDEN YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1979 1 109 350 Green
51915 MANHASSET SPECIALTY COMPANY YAKIMA A NTNC Act 2/1/1979 1 3 Blue
52154 MCAULEYS HOME SITES YAKIMA A Comm Act 7/1/1978 1 23 55 Green
56390 MT ADAMS COUNTRY CLUB YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 2 1 Green
56398 COWICHE GROWERS INC YAKIMA A NTNC Act 10/1/1989 2 3 10 Blue
56830 MOUNTAIN VIEW MOBIL HOMES YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 40 146 Green
57200 MOUNTAINVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YAKIMA A NTNC Act 1/1/1970 1 1 Blue
57300 MOXEE WATER DEPARTMENT YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 767 1,800 Green
58100 NACHES, TOWN OF YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 360 755 Green
58105 NACHES WONDERLAND CAMPERS ASSN YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 2 69 2 Blue
58650 NEALS VALLEY VIEW ADDITION WTR CO YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 25 62 Green
59700 NOB HILL WATER ASSOCIATION YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 6 9,695 24,238 Green
61425 NORTH TERRA VISTA WATER USERS ASSN YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 18 52 Green
62020 APPLE KING LLC YAKIMA A NTNC Act 7/1/1978 1 2 Blue
ID Number WS Name County Group Type Status WS Effective # Active Sources Connections Population Permit
Color*
62476 MANYS CHINOOK CENTER YAKIMA A TNC Act 6/1/1990 1 1 Blue
64937 OUTLOOK COMMUNITY WATER YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 66 282 Green
64940 OUTLOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YAKIMA A NTNC Act 1/1/1970 1 1 Blue
65919 PANORAMA PLACE WATER ASSN YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1979 1 47 220 Green
66185 EPIC HEADSTART YAKIMA A NTNC Act 1/1/1970 1 1 Blue
67503 PINE CLIFFS MAINT CO INC YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1979 1 39 14 Green
69900 PUMP 8 DOMESTIC WATER ASSN YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 16 75 Green
70630 RAYBUNG COMMUNITY WELL YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 23 55 Green
71725 REGAL MOBILE ESTATES YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 80 127 Green
73927 CAMP ROGANUNDA YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 11 1 Green
75205 SADDLE RIDGE WATER USERS YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1979 1 15 60 Green
75380 ST. PETERS CHURCH & RETREAT CENTER YAKIMA A TNC Act 9/1/1979 2 6 13 Blue
79215 SILVER DOLLAR CAFE YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 2 1 Blue
80205 SKYLINE MOBILE HOME PARK YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 160 340 Green
80925 SNOKIST GROWERS-CANNERY DIVISION YAKIMA A NTNC Act 1/1/1970 3 2 Blue
81851 SOUTH HILLS WATER USERS ASSN INC YAKIMA A Comm Act 7/1/1978 1 46 135 Green
ID Number WS Name County Group Type Status WS Effective # Active Sources Connections Population Permit
Color* 83468 SQUAW ROCK RESORT YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 72 9 Blue
83825 STARKS MOBILE HOME COURT YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 28 60 Green
85121 SUN ACRES ROAD & WATER ASSN YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1979 1 18 43 Green
85138 SUN-TIDES RV PARK YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 61 47 Blue
85400 SUNNYSIDE, CITY OF YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 7 3,188 14,930 Green
86280 SUNTIDES MOBILE PARK YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 56 63 Green
86284 SUN TIDES VISTA HOMEOWNERS ASSN YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 100 350 Green
87144 Tampico Drive Well Owners Assn YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 18 42 Blue
87600 TERRACE PARK WATER ASSOCIATION YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 23 50 Green
88298 TIETON HILLS WATER CO YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 32 75 Green
88300 TIETON WATER DEPT, CITY OF YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 382 1,190 Green
88785 TOOP WATER ASSN INC YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 28 80 Green
88850 TOPPENISH WATER DEPARTMENT YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 5 2,101 8,946 Green
89457 TROUT LODGE YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 2 8 5 Green
90250 UNION GAP WATER YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 5 1,552 3,570 Green
91912 WILLOW TREE PARK YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1979 3 45 176 Green
91913 VILLAGE COURT APTS YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 17 60 Green
92800 WAPATO WATERWORKS YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 6 1,107 4,535 Green
ID Number WS Name County Group Type Status WS Effective # Active Sources Connections Population Permit
Color* 93061 WASHINGTON BEEF LLC YAKIMA A NTNC Act 12/1/1979 2 4
96096 WHISTLIN JACK LODGE INC YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 2 10 5 Blue
98045 WOLFE WATER ASSOCIATION YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 27 59 Green
98189 WOODLAND PARK MOBIL COURT YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 32 75 Green
99070 YAKIMA ASPHALT & PAVING CO YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 1 Blue
99087 Yak Co - ESCHBACH PARK YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1979 1 14 Blue
99104 YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER - POMONA YAKIMA A NTNC Act 1/1/1979 3 148 Green
99110 YAKIMA GOLDING FARMS 1 YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 25 Green
99114 DBA The Ice Rink YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 1 Blue
99150 YAKIMA WATER DIVISION, CITY OF YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 7 27,258 65,038 Green
99800 ZILLAH, CITY OF YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 905 2,472 Green
AA432 Windy Point Fruit Ranch YAKIMA A TNC Act 9/15/2003 1 3 4 Blue
AA989 Silver Cove Summer Home Association YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/31/2005 1 21 Blue
AB363 Campbell Farm Potable Well YAKIMA A TNC Act 4/7/2006 2 5 9 Green
AB377 Memorial Bible Church YAKIMA A TNC Act 7/24/2006 1 3 Green
AB540 DeVries Dairy South Well System YAKIMA A NTNC Act 4/6/2006 1 1 Blue
AB550 Judys Junction YAKIMA A NTNC Act 10/10/2006 1 1 Green
AB700 Wineglass Cellars YAKIMA A TNC Act 3/14/2007 1 2 3 Blue
AB701 Agate Field Vineyard YAKIMA A TNC Act 3/14/2007 1 2 Blue
ID Number WS Name County Group Type Status WS Effective # Active Sources Connections Population Permit
Color* AB702 Sheridan Vineyards YAKIMA A TNC Act 3/14/2007 1 1 Blue
AB703 Bonair Winery YAKIMA A TNC Act 3/14/2007 1 2 2 Blue
AB704 Paradisos DelSol YAKIMA A TNC Act 3/14/2007 1 2 2 Blue
AB705 Silver Lake Winery YAKIMA A TNC Act 3/14/2007 1 1 Blue
FS062 BOULDER CAVE/NACHES RD YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 1 Blue
FS078 UPPER BUMPING LAKE CG/NACHES RD YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 9 Blue
FS116 CLEAR LAKE CG SOUTH/NACHES RD YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 1 Blu
FS394 INDIAN CREEK - NACHES RD YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 195 Blue
FS565 LODGEPOLE/NACHES RD YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 1 Blue
FS828 SAWMILL FLAT/NACHES RD YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 1 Blue
FS935 WHITE PASS WORK CENTER/NACHES RD YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 23 14 Blue
SP300 FORT SIMCOE STATE PARK YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 7 4 Blue
SP990 YAKIMA SPORTSMANS STATE PARK YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 2 61 4 Blue
07029 YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER - YRS YAKIMA A NTNC Act 3/25/1999 2 4 Green
08356 BRIDGEVIEW HOMESITES WATER ASSN YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 21 80 Green
15515 COUNTRY SQUIRE MOBILE MANOR YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 61 131 Green
20788 NAGLER ESTATES WATER USERS ASSN YAKIMA A Comm Act 12/1/1983 2 19 54 Green
23280 YAK CO - GALA ESTATES WATER SYSTEM YAKIMA A Comm Act 7/1/1978 1 35 113 Green
30530 PLAYLAND PARK YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 26 65 Green
31314 SUNDOWN M RANCH YAKIMA A NTNC Act 1/1/1985 3 7 8 Blue
33365 HILLVIEW WATER ASSN YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 30 95 Green
33515 HIGH VALLEY MOBILE HOME COURT YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 56 142 Green
51151 NEW HORIZONS YAKIMA A Comm Act 9/1/1988 1 11 40 Green
ID Number WS Name County Group Type Status WS Effective # Active Sources Connections Population Permit
Color* 65815 POMONA ARTESIAN IRRIGATION COMPANY YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 60 150 Green
65820 POMONA VIEW MOBILE PARK YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 165 470 Green
77398 SELAH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH YAKIMA A NTNC Act 7/1/1978 1 1 Blue
77400 SELAH, CITY OF YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 6 2,410 6,625 Yellow
77410 SELANDIA MANOR WATER ASSN YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 45 130 Green
79280 SELAH HILLS MOBILE ESTATES YAKIMA A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 103 300 Green
99104 YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER - POMONA YAKIMA A NTNC Act 1/1/1979 3 148 Green
AB071 Harrison Well #2 YAKIMA A NTNC Act 5/11/2005 1 11 Blue
HD670 SELAH CR NB REST AREA YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 1 Blue
HD671 SELAH CR SB REST AREA YAKIMA A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 1 Blue
00604 BADGER CANYON WATER ASSN BENTON A Comm Act 9/22/1989 1 14 41 Green
03303 SUMMIT VIEW WATER SYSTEM BENTON A Comm Act 4/17/1994 1 36 59 Green
03404 GOOSE GAP WATER ASSOCIATION BENTON A Comm Act 11/20/2002 1 9 30 Green
03699 DESERT FOOD MART BENTON A TNC Act 8/10/1994 1 1 Green
04424 CHATEAU STE MICHELLE - VINEYARD 8 BENTON A TNC Act 1/1/1981 1 4 4 Blue
05797 ELM GROVE RV PARK BENTON A TNC Act 8/1/1979 2 126 3 Blue
05800 BENTON CITY WATER BENTON A Comm Act 1/1/1970 4 735 2,175 Yellow
05801 CANYON VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM INC BENTON A Comm Act 2/1/1981 3 80 290 Yellow
06091 RED MOUNTAIN WATER ASSOCIATION BENTON A Comm Act 1/1/1981 3 85 200 Green
06372 Annas Mini Mart BENTON A TNC Act 12/29/1997 1 1 Green
07093 LIGO WATER SYSTEM BENTON A NTNC Act 5/10/1999 1 4 Blue
07776 Chinook Wines BENTON A TNC Act 5/19/2000 1 2 Green
07903 HORN RAPIDS PARK WATER SYSTEM BENTON A TNC Act 9/5/2000 1 22 Green
10724 HARRISON-KIONA WATER SYSTEM BENTON A Comm Act 4/1/1979 3 221 520 Green
16589 KIONA WEST HEIGHTS WATER ASSN BENTON A Comm Act 8/1/1981 1 31 75 Green
17720 NORTH PROSSER MARKET BENTON A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 6 15 Blue
19069 OASIS WATER CORPORATION BENTON A Comm Act 3/1/1980 4 159 332 Red
22617 BADGER MOUNTAIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT BENTON A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 655 1,710 Green
33366 HILLVIEW MOBILE HOME COURT BENTON A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 58 114 Green
41140 MOUNT ADAMS VISTA WATER SYSTEM BENTON A Comm Act 9/1/1986 1 13 34 Green
41574 RICHLAND ORV PARK BENTON A TNC Act 2/1/1988 1 45 Blue
ID Number WS Name County Group Type Status WS Effective # Active Sources Connections Population Permit
Color* 41947 ENERGY, DEPT OF/400 AREA BENTON A NTNC Act 5/1/1988 3 19 Blue
42175 KIONA VILLAGE COURT BENTON A Comm Act 1/1/1970 3 51 108 Green
53220 KID - LID 501 BENTON A Comm Act 2/1/1979 5 116 307 Green
56344 SOUTHGATE WATER COMPANY BENTON A Comm Act 10/1/1989 2 52 130 56851 MT VIEW TRACTS BENTON A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 16 31 Green
69750 PROSSER, CITY OF BENTON A Comm Act 1/1/1970 6 1,903 5,000 Green
70770 RAINBOW COURT BENTON A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 28 120 Green
72250 RICHLAND, CITY OF BENTON A Comm Act 1/1/1970 10 15,847 43,520 Green
74800 ROZA HEIGHTS WATER ASSN BENTON A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 52 100 Green
85630 SUNRISE ACRES BENTON A Comm Act 1/1/1970 1 41 100 Green
89400 TRI-CITY ESTATES WATER DISTRICT 45 BENTON A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 104 300 Green
93195 WSU IAREC - PROSSER BENTON A NTNC Act 1/1/1970 3 15 1 Blue
94900 WEST RICHLAND, CITY OF BENTON A Comm Act 1/1/1970 9 3,792 11,200 Green
96535 WHITSTRAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BENTON A NTNC Act 1/1/1970 1 2 Blue
96550 WHITSTRAN HEIGHTS WATER ASSOCIATION BENTON A Comm Act 1/1/1970 2 24 65 Green
96570 MC CORKLES MARKET BENTON A TNC Act 1/1/1970 1 2 6 Blue
98673 WYCKOFF FARMS BENTON A NTNC Act 1/1/1970 1 25 99 Blue
AA373 BC WATER CO BENTON A Comm Act 7/18/2003 3 62 155 Green
AB564 Col Solare Winery BENTON A TNC Act 12/28/2006 1 1 Blue
Yakima River Basin Water Resources Advisory Committee
C/O Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency
2301 Fruitvale Blvd. Yakima, Washington 98902
Phone: 509.574.2650 [email protected] ************************************************************************
YBWRA Group A Letter 102706
October 27, 2006 Dear The Watershed Management Plan: Yakima River Basin, January 2003, was put together by the Yakima Basin Planning Unit with major local input. This plan and many related documents are available on our website. The address is www.co.yakima/YBWRA. A new Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) is being formed to guide development of a Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) for the Watershed Management Plan. The Department of Health’s database identified you as an owner of a Group A Water System; therefore, the Yakima River Basin WRAC requests your participation in the development of this implementation plan. If you participate, your involvement could include: providing information, reviewing draft work plans and documents relevant to you, and participating in some meetings. The WRAC and its subcommittees expect to begin meeting later this year and continue meeting through most of next year with willing participants. This schedule correlates with the grant contract schedule. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Jim Milton at 509-574-2650 or [email protected]. Your response is requested by December 15, 2006. Sincerely, Jim Milton, Director Yakima Basin Water Resources Agency
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Table 8-4 (WMP Table 8-2 updated) Yakima Watershed Plan Implementation Actions
Subject Priority Task # Actions Implementing Agencies, Committee or Program
(1) Estimated Resources
(2)
Management of Surface Water Resources (Chapter 3) Goals: Improve reliability for irrigation use: >add 375K af >70% of proratable entitlements Provide for growth in municipal, rural domestic & industrial demands: >add 80K af Improve instream flows >meet target flows at Parker >maintain flows above 300 cfs >eliminate flip-flop Maintain economic prosperity by providing adequate water for all uses
Objective 3.1: Support design and construction of storage projects by providing seed funding, securing political support, seeking additional funding and processing permits in a timely manner
* 3.1A Seek authorization and funding from state to match federal funds for storage study
Ecology, YBWRA, USBR, YBSA Low-Medium
* 3.1B Seek authorization and funding from Congress to conduct feasibility studies, prepare environmental review, obtain permits (including ESA Section 7 consultation) and design and construct recommended storage project(s), consistent with recommended surface water strategy, Alternative I-1
USBR, Ecology, YBWRA, YBSA High
* 3.1C Provide seed funding COUNTIES, IDs, Ecology *
3.1D.1 3.1D.2
Complete studies: Yakima Basin Storage Study Pine Hollow Reservoir Study
USBR, Ecology AID, Ecology
$416 million – 2.73 billion
3.1E Continue aquifer storage & recovery project CITY of Yakima * 3.1F Review existing flow management regime, identify opportunities to
enhance instream flows for fish and implement where possible USBR, Ecology, YBWRA High
3.1G Identify potential stream segments for setting instream flows (areas not regulated by USBR) Ecology
3.1H Assist in identifying areas to enhance flows and support instream flow enhancement efforts DFW
Objective 3.2: Support water efficiency projects $359 million * 3.2A Work with USBR to implement water use efficiency projects,
including establishing agreements, design and construction USBR-YRBWEP (CAG) High
* 3.2B Continue working with irrigation districts to implement water use efficiency projects through agreements, funding and other actions USBR, IDs, CD, CITY High
* 3.2C Work with landowners to implement BMPs and projects that improve irrigation and cropland management
3.2D
Seek funding for research efforts WSU
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Subject Priority Task # Actions Implementing Agencies, Committee or Program
(1) Estimated Resources
(2)
Objective 3.3: Support water reuse projects High 3.3A Assist with funding water reuse projects, as appropriate Ecology High 3.3B Periodically review reuse opportunities during utility plan updates CITIES Low
3.3C Encourage reuse opportunities for development Private developers Objective 3.4: Support water-rights transfers Low
Chapter 3 (cont) * 3.4A Process water right transfer/change applications in a timely manner Ecology, WCB, USBR (WTWG), Low - Medium
3.4B Explore source substitution
Objective 3.5 Support a communication / public education program addressing surface water management
3.5A Design and implement public education program to support surface water actions above CITY, CNTY, ID
3.5B Participate in interagency coordination forum WSU, DFW
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Table 8-4 (WMP Table 8-2 updated) Yakima Watershed Plan Implementation Actions
Subject Priority Task # Actions Implementing Agencies (1) Estimated Resources (2)
Management of Ground Water Resources (Chapter 4)
Objective 4.1: Define specific ground water management actions consistent with overall objectives of watershed plan. Address elements such as water-use efficiency, transfers, expanded service by public water systems within urban growth areas to replace exempt well use, etc.
* 4.1A Track progress of USGS Study and provide input to its application and associated policy decisions
CA, CITY, CNTY, ID, Ecology
Low
* 4.1B Design and establish improved system for monitoring and managing aquifer water levels over the long term
Ecology, IDs CITIES, CNTY High
* 4.1C Participate in the development of any programs pertaining to the use and management of ground water rights in the Yakima Basin, consistent w/ Watershed Plan, Alternative II-2 (Selective Restrictions on New Ground Water Development)
Ecology, CITY, CNTY , ID, Landowners
Medium
4.1D Expand service by public water systems within urban growth areas to replace exempt well use
4.1E Support water rights transfers (see 3.4a)
Objective 4.2: Design and implement public education program addressing ground water management to support actions above
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Subject Priority Task # Actions Implementing Agencies (1) Estimated Resources (2)
* 4.2A Develop a public education program about ground water management
CITY, CNTY , ID, Ecology/CA
Medium
Table 8-4 (WMP Table 8-2 Updated) Yakima Watershed Plan Implementation Actions
Subject Priority Task Actions Implementing Agencies (1) Estimated Resources (2)
Surface Water Quality Strategy (Chapter 5)
Objective 5.1: Prevent/Mitigate Forest Impacts 5.1A Improve Forest Road/Trail Management USFS, DNR, Landowners High 5.1B Improve Timber Harvest Management USFS, DNR, Landowners High 5.1C Other Watershed Actions USFS, DNR, Landowners High Objective 5.2: Prevent/Mitigate Agriculture Impacts
* 5.2A Improve Irrigation Management CD, WSU, ID, USDA, Landowners
High
* 5.2B Improve Cropland Management CD, WSU, ID, USDA, Landowners
Low
5.2C Reduce Impacts of Agricultural Chemicals CD, Ecology, ID, USDA, Landowners
High
* 5.2D Address Livestock Impacts (CAFOs) CD, Ecology, USDA, WDOA, ,Landowners
Medium
5.2E Control Other Agricultural Impacts CNTY, ID, CD, WDOA, USDA, USGS
Medium
Objective 5.3: Prevent/Mitigate Stormwater Impacts on Water
Quality
5.3A Plan/Implement Municipal Stormwater Runoff Controls CNTY, CITY, Ecology Medium 5.3B Plan/Implement Industrial Stormwater Runoff Controls CNTY, CITY, Ecology, IND Low
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Subject Priority Task Actions Implementing Agencies (1) Estimated Resources (2)
Objective 5.4: Prevent/Mitigate Resource Extraction Limits 5.4A Control Impacts of Gravel Mining Ecology, IND, DFW,
Landowners High
Surface Water Quality (cont)
Objective 5.5: Prevent/mitigate recreation impacts 5.5A Improve Recreational Use Management USFS, DNR High Objective 5.6: Support/Maintain Point Source Pollution Control
Programs
5.6A Upgrade Wastewater Facilities CITY, IND, Ecology High 5.6B Accommodate Service Area Growth CITY, IND, Ecology High Objective 5.7: Improve Interagency Coordination
* 5.7A Improve Interagency Coordination All agencies involved Low Objective 5.8: Improve Understanding of Watershed Problems
and Solutions
* 5.8A Improve Cause-Effect Understanding CD, USBR, Ecology, DFW, USGS, USFS, DNR
High
5.8B Improve Problem/Solution Definition CD, USBR, Ecology, DFW, USGS, USFS, DNR
Medium
* 5.8C Expand Monitoring Activities CITY, Ecology, USGS, CD, DFW, USFS, DNR
Medium
5.8D Develop public education program about surface water quality Objective 5.9: Ensure Water Quality Standards Reflect Natural
Regional Conditions
5.9A Refine Water Temperature Criteria Ecology, USFS, USGS, CD Medium 5.9B Define Background Turbidity Levels Ecology, ID CD, USGS Medium
Objective 5.10: Minimize Water Resource Impacts on Water
Quality
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Subject Priority Task Actions Implementing Agencies (1) Estimated Resources (2)
5.10A
Improve Surface Water Resources Project Operations
ID, Landowners
High
5.10B Assess Groundwater Impacts on Surface Water USBR, USGS, ECOLOGY High
Management of Ground Water Quality (Chapter 6)
Objective 6.1: Improve Public Understanding and Awareness of Drinking Water Issues
* 6.1A Provide outlets for ground water protection information CHD, WSU, CD Medium
* 6.1B Develop a mass media campaign for ground water protection CHD, WSU, CD Medium
* 6.1C Develop ground water protection program for schools CHD, WSU, CD Medium
* 6.1D Conduct periodic public opinion surveys related to ground water protection efforts
CHD, WSU, CD Medium
Objective 6.2: Assess Susceptibility of Ground Water Supplies to
Contamination
* 6.2A Conduct level I risk assessment CHD, CPD, Ecology, DOH, Local water purveyors
Low
* 6.2B Conduct level II risk assessment CHD, CPD, Ecology, DOH, Local water purveyors
Medium to High
* 6.2C Evaluate existing data management system and improve if necessary
CHD Low
* 6.2D Produce regional maps showing results of risk assessment CHD, CPD, Local water purveyors
Low
Objective 6.3: Improve Ability To Detect And Monitor Impacts To Groundwater Supplies
6.3A Evaluate the availability and usefulness of existing ground water quality monitoring data
CHD, DOH, Ecology, USGS Low
6.3B Establish/facilitate short-term monitoring approach to determine baseline conditions of ground water supplies
CHD, Local water purveyors, DOH, Ecology, USGS
High
6.3C Establish or facilitate long-term monitoring approach to detect impacted ground water supplies
CHD, Local water purveyors, DOH, Ecology, USGS
Medium
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Subject Priority Task Actions Implementing Agencies (1) Estimated Resources (2)
Ground Water Quality Chapter 6 (cont)
6.3D Establish or facilitate long-term monitoring approach to evaluate the performance of implemented management strategies
CHD, Local water purveyors, DOH Ecology, USGS
Medium
6.3E Analyze data collected during monitoring programs
CHD, DOH, Ecology, USGS Low
Objective 6.4: Improve Local Wellhead Protection Programs 6.4A Enforce Wellhead Protection Program requirements for all “Group
A” Public Water Systems DOH, Local water purveyors Low to Medium
6.4B Facilitate use of a computer model for delineating select “Group A” Public Water Systems wellhead protection areas
DOH, Local water purveyors, USGS
High
6.4C Encourage “Group B” Public Water Systems to voluntarily establish a Wellhead Protection Program
CHD, Local water purveyors, WSU, DOH
Medium
Objective 6.5: Minimize Impact Of Land Use Activities On
Groundwater Supplies By Implementing Technical Management Strategies
6.5A Identify land use activities and contaminants to be addressed with technical management strategies
CHD, CD, Ecology, WDOA, NRCS
Low
6.5B Select and implement technical management strategies CHD, CD, Ecology, WDOA, NRCS
High
Objective 6.6: Clean Up Sources of Ground water Contamination
6.6A Evaluate the need for greater involvement as a stakeholder in clean up actions at Ecology regulated facilities and sites
CHD, Ecology, Local water purveyors
Low
6.6B Evaluate the need for independent clean up actions CHD, Ecology, WDOA, USGS
High
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Table 8-4 (WMP Table 8-2 Updated)
Yakima Watershed Plan Implementation Actions Subject Priority Task Actions Implementing Agencies (1) Estimated Resources
(2)
Fish Habitat Enhancement (Chapter 7)
Objective 7.1: Protect Existing High Quality Habitats * 7.1A Road/Trail Impact Management USFS, DNR, PTC Medium * 7.1B Watershed Headwaters Protection and Projects USFS, DNR, PTC, CNTY Medium
Objective 7.2: Protect And Enhance Anadromous Fish
Migration Corridors
* 7.2A Flow Related Actions USBR, Ecology, DFW, SOAC High * 7.2B Water Quality Actions Ecology, CD, ID, Landowners High * 7.2C Passage Barrier Improvements USBR, Landowners, ID, DFW High * 7.2D Regulate Land Uses CNTY, CITY, Ecology,
NRCS, USFS, DNR Medium
Objective 7.3: Enhance Downstream Reaches and Connect
Associated Floodplains in Tributary Mainstem Reaches
* 7.3A Improve In-Stream Flow Management USBR, SOAC, Ecology High * 7.3B Improve Off-Channel Connectivity DOT, DFW, CNTY, CD,
Landowners Medium
* 7.3C Water Quality Enhancement Ecology, EPA, CD, ID, Landowners, USGS, USFS, DNR
High
* 7.3D Riparian Area Improvement Landowners, USFS, DNR, CD, DFW
Medium
* 7.3E In-Channel Complexity Actions DFW, CD, CNTY High * 7.3F Other Improvements DFW, Landowners, ID High
Objective 7.4: Prioritize Enhancement of Degraded Aquatic Habitats That are Still Functional
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Table 8-4 (WMP Table 8-2 Updated) Yakima Watershed Plan Implementation Actions
Subject Priority Task Actions Implementing Agencies (1) Estimated Resources (2)
* 7.4A Improve In-Stream Flow Management USBR, SOAC High * 7.4B Improve Off-Channel Connectivity DOT, CNTY, Landowners High * 7.4C Water Quality Enhancement Ecology, CD, ID, Landowners High * 7.4D Riparian Area Improvement Landowners, USFS, DNR,
CD, DFW High
* 7.4E In-Channel Complexity Actions DFW, CD, CNTY High * 7.4F Other Improvements DFW, Landowners, ID High
Objective 7.5: Protect Existing Habitat Conditions From Further
Degradation
* 7.5A Regulate Land Use CNTY, CITY, Ecology, NRCS, USFS, DNR
Medium
* 7.5B Evaluate/Regulate Water Use Impacts Ecology, USBR High * 7.5C Focus on Non-Point Pollution CA, DFW, Ecology, USFS,
DNR, CD, CC, CNTY Medium
Fish Habitat Enhancement (Chapter 7) (cont.)
Objective 7.6: Improve Watershed-Wide Information Base 7.6A Habitat Assessment DFW, USBR, SOAC, CC,
CD, ID, USFS, DNR, USGS, Ecology
Medium
7.6B Monitor Aquatic Habitats DFW, USBR, SOAC, CC, CD, ID, USFS, DNR, USGS, Ecology
Medium
Objective 7.7: Focus On Habitat Condition To Measure The
Effectiveness Of Habitat Enhancement Actions
7.7A Focus on Habitat Condition DFW, Ecology, USFS, DNR, CD, CC
Medium
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Subject Priority Task Actions Implementing Agencies (1) Estimated Resources (2)
Objective 7.8: Ensure Water Quality and Habitat Standards Reflect Natural Regional Conditions
7.8A Improve Information and Criteria Ecology, DFW, USFS, DNR, USBR, USGS, CD
Medium
(1) Implementing Agencies is defined as all agencies identified with some management responsibility for a recommended action, and includes: (CA) Coordinating Agency, (CC) Conservation Commissions, (CD) Conservation Districts, (CHD) County Health Department, (CNTY) Counties, (CPD) County Planning Department, CITY (Cities), DFW (WA Department for Fish & Wildlife), (DNR) WA Department of Natural Resources, (DOH) WA Department of Health, (DOT) WA Department of Transportation, (Ecology) WA Department of Ecology, (EPA) US Environmental Protection Agency, (IND) Industry, (ID) Irrigation Districts, (Landowners) Individual Landowners, Local water purveyors, (NRCS) Natural Resource Conservation Service, (PTC) Private Timber Companies, (SOAC) Systems Operations Advisory Committee, (USBR) US Bureau of Reclamation, (USDA) US Department of Agriculture, (USFS) US Forest Service, (USGS) US Geological Survey, (WD) Water Districts, (WDOA) WA Department of Agriculture, (WSU) Washington State University (2) Estimated Resources: In general, Low – less than $100,000, Medium – between $100,000 and $750,000, High – greater than $750,000
Table 8-1 • Organizations With Primary Implementation Responsibilities
Implementing Org·anization
Coordination Agency
Counties
S ubject
L .. d Responsibilities
Lead Responsibilities
Other Responsibilities
l\tianage-me-Ut of Surface Water Resources
l\tianage-me-Ut of Ground Water Resources
(•No:e: Not comp:ebemh.'e, s~ Tab~e 8-2.)
Chapter 8 - Implementation
Actions
• Intergovernmental Coordination and Communic:atiou..s
• Pursue Additional Funding
• Monitor Plan Implementation • Information Clearinghouse
• Suppo11 Specific Strategies
• Identify Issues/Barriers to be Addressed
• Targeted Public Ou treach
• Prepare Anuual Progress Report
• Coot'dinate \VatHsbed Plan Updates
• Administrative Support
• Plan Adoption • Establish Coordination Agency and \Vatet• Resources
Advisory Committee • Update laud ;J.se regulation..s within jul'isdictiona) area to
protect habitllt, improve off-channel connectivity, and improve manotgement of riparian areas con..sistent with Habitat Strategy
• Co-lead with Cities to support service expansion by public water· system} within urban growth ueas to repL1ee enmpt well use
• Develop policies or regulations restricting installation of new individual hoiLo;ehold wells within urban growth node-'i or other· areas of r urall'esidential concentration
• Manage stormwater in unincorporated areas consistent with surface water quality strategy
• Facilitate Coonty Worksbop(s) to develop mol'e detailed habitat enhaacement strateoies at the county or· subbasin level
• Support design and construction of storage project'S by providing seed funding, securing political support, seeking additional ftmding and ptoces.:;ine pennit"S in a timely manner
• Track progress of USGS Study and provide input to it• application and associated policy decisions
• \llork with othe-r agencies to design and establish improved .sy.ste-m for monitoring and managing aquifer water leve.ls over the long tenn
• Provide input to Ecology in establishing formal program for issuance ofne-..v gro\md water rights in Yakima Basin. cousiste-Ut with Watershed Piau, Alternative Il-2 (Selective Restrictions o:t New Gro\md Water Developme-Ut)
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Table 8-1 (cont.)• Organizations With Primary Implementation Responsibilities
Implementing Org·anization
Counties (cout.}
Cines
Subiect
Surface Water Quality Strategy
l\tianage-me-Ut of Ground Water Qualitv Fi;h Habitat Enhancement
L .. d Responsibilities
Other Responsibilities
l\tianage-me-Ut of Surface Water Resources Manage-me-Ut of Ground Water Resources
(•No:e: Not comp:ebemi\'e, s~ Tab~e 8-'2.)
Chapter 8 - Implementation
Actions
• Support process to defme specific ground wate-r managemeut actions consistent with overall objectives of watershed plan. Addres.} elements .such as water-use efficiency, transfers. expanded service by pubbc wate-r .sy.ste-ms within urban growth areas to replace e.xempt well use .• etc.
• Support the design and implementation of public education program to support actions above
• Support the design and implementation of public education program to reduce.uon-po:int .source pollution
• Identify proje.cts and seek ftmding from water quality actions
• Participate in Interagency Coordination Forum • See lead responsibilities
• See lead responsibilities • Identify projects and .seek funding for habitat actions
• Define specific ground Wilter management action.-; consistent with overall objectives of watershed plan. Address elements such aos watet·-use efficientey, tr:uufers: expanded service by public watet• system.s within urban growth areas to replace exempt well use: etc.
• Manage wellhead protec tion areas
• Cities periodically re\:iew reuse opportunities during utility plan update.; projects
• Manage stormwater in incorporated ueas consistent with surface water quality str-ategy
• Update land use regulations to improve off-channel connecth:ity, and impro''e management of riparian areas consi'itent with Habitat S trategy
• See lead responsibilities above
• \\fork with othe-r water utilities to track progress of USGS Study and provide. input to its application and associated policy decisions
• \llork with othe-r water utilitie.s to design and establish improved .sy.ste-m for monitoring and managing aquifer water leve.ls over the lou~ tenu
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Table 8-1 (cont.)• Organizations With Primary Implementation Responsibilities
Implementing Org·anization
Cities (coot.}
Ecology
Subiect
Surface Water Quality Strate Fi;h Habitat Enhancement
L .. d Responsibilities
Other Respot,ibilities
l\tianage-me-Ut of Surface Water Resources
l\tianage-me-Ut of Ground Water Resources
(•No:e: Not comp:ebemi\'E, s~ Tab~e 8-2.)
Chapter 8 - Implementation
Actions
• Provide input to Ecology in establishing formal program for issuance of new gro\md water rights in Yakima Basin. cousiste-Ut with Watershed Plan, Alternative 11-2 (Selective Restrictions ou New Gro\md Water Developmeut)
• Support the design and implementation of public education program to support actions above
• Other-See lead responsibilities above Participate in interage-11cy coordination
See. lead respono;ibilities above
Pr oce-ss watet• righ t trausfea·/chauge applications in a timely manner (m cooperation with county watet• con.servancy boards} Track progre.;.; of USGS Stndy and provide input to it; application and a ssociated policy decisions. Suppo11 local gonrnments in tracking this process \Vork with local water users and affected groups to e-stablish formal program for issuance of new ground water rigbt.s in Yakima Basin, consistent with \Vatershed PL-tn~ Ahernath·e 11-2 (Selectin Restrictions on New Ground \Vatet• Development} Develop and implement TMDLs fot• water quality puameters Refme water quality criteria fot• temperatu re Seek funding for a study to better define background turbidity levels Administer other permitting processes and programs consistent with water quality and habitat strategie-s \Vork with responsible partie-s to dean up sources of oroundwater con tamination
Support design aud construction of storage project'S by providing seed funding, providing teclmic.al assistance aud support. seeking additional state and federal funding aud processing state pennits in a timely mallller Assi~t with funding water reuse. projects, as appropriate Othe-r - Se.e lead responsibilities above
• \llork with local water purveyors to design and establish improved system for monitoring and managing aquifer water le.vels over the long tenn
• \\fork with local water purveyors to design and implement public education program addressing ground water management to support actions above
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Table 8-1 (cont.)• Organizations With Primary Implementation Responsibilities
Implementing Org·anization
Ecology (coot.}
Irrigation Distric-ts
Subj ect
Manage-me-Ut of Ground Water Resources Surface Water Quality Strntcgy
l\tianage-me-Ut of Groundwater Quality
Fi;h Habitat Enhancement
L .. d Responsibilities
Other Responsibilities
Manage-me-Ut of Surface Water Resources
l\tianage-me-Ut of Ground Water Resources
Surface Water Quality Strategy
Fi;h Habital Enhancement
(•No:e: Not comp:ebemi\'E, s~ Tab~e 8-2.)
Chapter 8 - Implementation
Actions
• Other-See lead responsibilities above
huprove. Cau,.-Effect Understanding Seek fundiu~ to expaud monitoriu~ activities
Participate. in activities that improve ability to detect and monitor impacts to gronud wate-r .supplies Seek funding fur program to minimize. impact.o; of land U'ie activities ou gro\md wate-r .supplies by implementing technical management srrategies Othe-r - Se.e lead responsibilities above Purchase or lease water from willing selle-rs to enhance flow.s Identify potential stream segments for setting instream flows (areas not regulated by USBR} l\tionitor and e>aluate USBR system ope.rations on habitat and water ualit r
• \Vork with USBR to implement water use efficiency projects, including establish agreements, and design and construction
• Identify proj tct.s and seek funding for· habitat and water quali ty t"UbliUCt'IUt"U( ;u:ti u ll-';i
Support design and construction of storage proje.ct.o; by providing seed ftmding, ~ecuring political support. see-king additional state and federal fiu:ding Othe-r - Se.e lead responsibilities above
• Track progress of USGS Study and provide input to its application au·i associated policy decisions
• \\fork with othe-r water purve.yors to establish improved system for monitoring and managing aquife-r water leveL'S over the long term
• \\fork with Ecology in establishing fonual program for issuance. of new ground wate-r rights iu Yakima Basin. consistent with \\iatershe.d Plan, Alte-rnative 11-2 (Selective Restrictions on Ne.w Ground \\later De.velopment)
• Support design and implementation of public education program addrecciu~ grcund water mana~emeut to cuppor t action <: above
Work with iudividual lando\vne-rs to improve irrigation and crop laud manage-me.nt Othe-r - Se.e lead responsibilities above See lead responsibilities above
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Table 8-1 (cont.)• Organizations With Primary Implementation Responsibilities
lnl!plementing Ol!'g·anization
C<On..s.ei'\~ation
Districts
County Health Districts
Local Water Purveyors
Subiect
Lead Responsibilities
Other Responsibilities Surface Water Quality Strategy
Manage-me-Ut of Ground Water Quality
Fi;h Habitat Enhancement
Lead Responsibilities
Other Responsibilities
Manage-me-Ut of Ground Water Quality
Other Responsibilities
l\tianage-me-Ut of Ground Water Quality
(•No:e: Not comp:ebemi\'e, s~ Tab~e 8-'2.)
Chapter 8 - Implementation
Actions
• \Vork with L-tndowners to implement BMPs and projects that improve irrigation and cropland management, and reduce lin-stock impac-ts consistent with water· quality and habitat stra tecrie-s
Participate. in interage-11cy coordination fonun Ide-Utify and suppon efforts to improve cause.-effect understanding
Ide-Utify project'S and see-k funding for water quality e-11.haucement actions Support e.ffort"S to e~--pand monitoring activities Other - See lead responsibilities above Suppon local ground water protection education programs
See. lead respono;ibilities above Identify project• and seek funding for habitat enhancement
actiono;
• Develop detailed county ground water quality management strateoies
• Improve public understamding and awareness of drinking water issues
• As.}es.s suo;ceptibility of ground water supplie.s to contamination
• Improve ability to de-tect and monitor impacts to gro\md water .supplies
• Encourage Group B systems to voluntarily establish a \\iellhead Protection Program
• Minimize impact of land use strategies on gro\md wate-r .supplies by implanting technical manage-me-Ut strategies
• Evaluate the need for greater involvement of stakeholde-rs in cleanup actions at Ecology regulated facilities and sites
• As.}es.s suo;ceptibility of ground water supplie.s to contamination
• Improve ability to de-tect and monitor impacts to gro\md water .supplies
• huprove local Wellhead Protection Program•
• Evaluate the need for greater involvement of stakeholde-rs in cleanup actions at Ecology regulated facilities and sites
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Table 8-1 (cont.)• Organizations With Primary Implementation Responsibilities
Im.plementing Org·anization
US Bureau of Reclamation
\Vashington Depntment of Fis:b and Wildlife
Subiect
L .. d Responsibilities
Other Respo1" ibilities
l\tianage-me-Ut of Surface Water Resources Surface Water Quality Strategy
Fish Habitat Enhancement
Le•d Responsibilitie.s
Other Responsibilities Surface Water Quality Strate- r
Fish Habitat Enhancement
(•N<O:e: Not comp:ebemi\'E, s~ Tab~e &.2.)
Chapter 8 - Implementation
Actions
S eek authorization and funding from Congress to conduct feasibility s tudies, prepa re environmental review: obtain permits (including ESA S ection 7 con.sultation) and de-sign and construct recommended storage p roject(s), consistent with recommended surfhce water s trategy, Alterna tive 1-1. Review existing flow man agement r egime: identify opportunities to enh ance iu..stream flows for fi'ih and implement where po.ssib:le Continue wor king with hrrigation districts to implement water ase efficiency proj ects through agreements, funding and other· actions
• Other - See lead responsibilities above
• Participate in interage-ncy coordination fonun • Ide-ntify and suppon efforts to improve cause.-effect
unde-rstanding Support e.ffort"S to expand monitoring activities
• See. lead respon~ibilities above
• Monitor aquatic habitat conditions • Improve wa tershed-wid e information baose by de\·eloping
and updating data management tools (e.g. SHIAPP and ED I)
• Consider surface water quality and habitat strategies in administer permitting p r oce-s.se-s and programs.
• Identify p rojects and seek funding for habitat enhancement action.-;
Participate in interagency coordination fonun
Assi~t in identifying areas. to enhance flows and support instream flow enhancement effort.:; Support efforts to improve habitat conditions See lead responsibilities a'bove
8-12
Implementing Organization
Washington State Uni..-ersity
Tiible 8-1 (coot.)* Organizations Wrth Primary Implementation Responsibilrties
Subiect Lead Responsibilities Ofber Responsibilities M~ge.lllE"mof GTO'It!ld Wat-tr Q<>>u~·
Stttface Wate-r Qttaliry S:n:e-:y
Lead Responsibilities
Actions
NA
• i~q~ro;:e pu.b~ic lmdmtmdiug s:!ld a'l\'\lleoess • Wotk with local sud sut-t agencies to a;iess Sl.tseeptb:liry of
pouud \\\U-tt Sl.tpplies ::o com.-;I.Uio3tion on a reg:ioUii. b:as.is • Mi!aiutiz.e impsco of l.md me scohi ties ou ground \Wt-tt Sl.tppl::es
by Ullp~~.eg ~dmical uumg~:m srrstegies • Seek fu:!ldill.g for re.;e:u-cb effons 3!1d wotk with hlldo·.wers to
i~q~:ew..ll.t BMPs 3lld projects tbst Ullpro\'e irrig~W aud cropl:md nuwage~;, 3!ld redu<e lh'6!ocS inlpG.ctS cou;ist-tllt vtith wat-tt qtlal£ty aud h.;bi<ai srra:egtes
• Yatt~c1pa:e m JUt~e-:!lCy Cooa'<bllatt~n toaum • Improve came-effect ltll.da.st,;nd:ng • lmpro\'~ probl~sohttioo ddin..'tion
NA
Washington Other Respons:ibilitits ~pannMntof --~~~~~~----------------------------------------------Health M~~e.lllE"m of • Sttppoat cO'Ulli~ and cities fn &..·e»piog det.'illed ground water
GTO'IIDd Wat-tr ~aliry UUllag~: srra:egtes, foctlled oo public avareoes.; sud
Washington ~pannMntof N:atur.tl Resources
County Wattr Consen.·aocy Boards ·
Qttaliry suscepu'bilirv as.>esSlllE'll'l
Lead RespoD.:$ibilities NA
Other RespoDSibilities
S:t.if.~:e Wster Ql.llllit}' Strat-tgy
Other RespoDSibilities
• Pre\• e-m Slld mirigst~ f~res! inlplets l'!aro<tPl e-xli;Uug prop-atn$ and sur!aoritie.;
• Prevet aud mitig~:e recresrioo imp.;.«s through e:tW..ug proP""..ms and au:booiries
• P3.'13C:p.~t-t 1ll Ul.tE-r3geO..}' COO!!'dlDSd OO tontm, a; 3p?topU"lte • SuPJ»n efforu to see<tre fttudiug for increased moutoaln!
acti\i ties
• Process wa.ter right cbaogtltransler application~ in a fundy JIUiiDOtr Cm cooperation 'Mifb Ecology>
N . .!.
Chapter 8 • l rrp!emen!at.'on 8-13
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Inchoate Water Rights Relationship to Instream Flows The Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) for the Yakima Basin is in the process of developing a Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) for the 2003 Watershed Plan. This plan is a roadmap aimed at enhancing communication and coordination of watershed management activities throughout the Yakima River Basin. One element in the DIP, required by state law, is to assess the use of inchoate water rights regarding their relationship to instream flows. The law states: RCW 90.82.048 Implementation plan — Timelines and milestones.
(1) The timelines and interim milestones in a detailed implementation plan required by RCW 90.82.043 must address the planned future use of existing water rights for municipal water supply purposes, as defined in RCW 90.03.015, that are inchoate, including how these rights will be used to meet the projected future needs identified in the watershed plan, and how the use of these rights will be addressed when implementing instream flow strategies identified in the watershed plan.
Groundwater Moratorium An informal moratorium on the issuance of groundwater rights is in effect in the Yakima Basin because Ecology is being challenged on ground water management. The basis of this challenge was the question of the continuity or the inter-relationship between ground waters and surface waters and the potential impact on instream flows. A major Yakima Basin groundwater study lead by the US Geological Survey is underway. A three party agreement was entered into between Ecology, Reclamation and the Yakama Nation to conduct this study. Subsequently, the Tri County Water Resources Agency entered into an agreement with Ecology to be a participant in the study. Watershed Plan – Ground-Water Management Recommendation The Watershed Plan recognized the potential conflict between future surface water and groundwater development and recommended that new groundwater development be limited to selected uses (Alternative II-2). These selected uses would most likely be for, but not limited to, municipal, industrial, and domestic purposes (WMP, p. 4-7). However, the Plan recognized that this alternative alone could not meet the objectives of future water supply and economic prosperity. Therefore, this recommendation was made with the understanding that future domestic water supply would be provided through additional surface water supply.
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Conjunctive Management The Plan’s proposal is to provide for future municipal water supply. Its recommendation to do this indirectly, through new storage supply, incorporated the concept of conjunctive water management. Conjunctive water management is the management of groundwater and surface water as a single resource. This approach assumes that future municipal groundwater would likely be drawn from waters in continuity with surface waters. New surface water storage would be used to mitigate for the impact to surface water from future groundwater withdrawals and insure surface water availability for instream flow purposes. Ground-Water Policy Development Completion of the Ground Water study is due in 2008. Following completion there will be the need for review and policy development. At that time the Watershed Plan will be 5 years old and due for review and update. Additional Considerations The Yakima Basin has been in the process of adjudicating surface water rights for the last thirty years. This has been conducted at great expense to the state and all parties involved. The Department of Ecology estimates that thirty million dollars have been spent on this adjudication. This process has yielded no new water, only the prioritization of rights. Some water users were unable to support claims and found they have no water rights. Groundwater Adjudication Some discussion has centered on the need for future groundwater adjudication. The potential also exists for a future challenge to the pumping of inchoate water rights as being junior to and further diminishing water supply to senior surface water right holders and to instream flows. Watershed Plan Recommendation The recommendation for surface water management was for major new supply and storage. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation with WDOE is currently conducting the Yakima Basin Storage Study and an environmental review, which are evaluating alternatives to provide for irrigation water supply for drought year reliability, future municipal and industrial water supply and water for instream flow enhancement. Increasing available water supply through additional storage has the potential for addressing future municipal water needs without requiring groundwater adjudication. The cities of the Yakima basin are particularly encouraged to support the concept of additional storage for future municipal
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water supply and the Yakima Basin Storage Study through membership in the WRAC. This effort is critical to future municipal water supply, economic development and the enhancement/restoration of the basin’s natural resources.